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masculine

/ˈkɾuθe/ ES

/ˈkɾuse/ MX

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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.

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Do you know where the junction with the main avenue is?

This dog is a cross between two breeds.

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This word is part of lesson 68.