el
masculine
/ˈkɾuθe/
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Translation
crossroads, junction
Word origin
A deverbal noun from cruzar ('to cross'), which derives from cruz ('cross'), from Latin crucem.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- crucem
- English cognates
- cross, crux, cruise
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcruces
Examples
derecha .
Turn right at the next junction.
.
There was an accident at the crossroads this morning.
semáforo .
The traffic light at the junction was red.
¿ avenida ?
Do you know where the junction with the main avenue is?
razas.
This dog is a cross between two breeds.
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