How to Say "cruiser" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “cruiser” is “crucero” — use 'crucero' when referring to a naval warship or a passenger ship for pleasure voyages..
crucero
kroo-SEH-roh/kɾuˈseɾo/
Examples
El crucero de lujo zarpó hacia el Caribe con cientos de turistas a bordo.
The luxury cruiser set sail for the Caribbean with hundreds of tourists on board.
El crucero de batalla fue hundido durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
The battle cruiser was sunk during the Second World War.
El altar mayor se encuentra justo bajo el crucero de la catedral.
The main altar is located right under the crossing (of the nave and transept) of the cathedral.
patrulla
pah-TROO-yah/paˈtɾuʝa/
Examples
La patrulla de policía detuvo al sospechoso a pocas calles de la escena.
The police patrol stopped the suspect a few blocks from the scene.
Una patrulla de policía llegó rápidamente al lugar del accidente.
A police patrol arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.
La patrulla de rescate encontró al excursionista perdido.
The rescue squad found the lost hiker.
Gender Reminder
Even though it refers to a group of people, 'patrulla' is always a feminine noun, so use 'la' or 'una' before it.
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