How to Say "crossroads" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crossroads” is “crucero” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
general term for a road junction
Examples
Tuvimos que esperar mucho en el crucero principal de la ciudad.
We had to wait a long time at the main intersection of the city.
Hay un semáforo nuevo en ese crucero peligroso.
There is a new traffic light at that dangerous crossing.
Synonym Use
In many Spanish-speaking areas, 'cruce' is used more often than 'crucero' for a simple street crossing, but 'crucero' is common for major, complex intersections.
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