crucero
/kɾuˈθeɾo/
The Spanish word for 'cruise' is crucero.
crucero is primarily used to refer to a vacation spent on a large ship that visits several different places. It can also refer to a cruiser ship, such as a naval vessel, when used in a more technical or formal context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term barco de crucero is used as a more precise way to refer specifically to a cruise liner.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾuˈθeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word crucero can also refer to a 'crossroads' or a 'junction' where two roads meet.
- In Brazil, cruzeiro was the name of the national currency for several decades of the 20th century.
- The word crucero shares the same root as the word for 'cross', which is cruz.
Examples in context
- Estoy planeando un viaje en cruceroI'm planning a cruise trip.
- Voy a disfrutar de un viaje en barco de placerI'm going to enjoy a pleasure boat trip.
- Vamos de crucero este veranoWe're going on a cruise this summer.
- Vamos a pasar un buen rato con un paseo en barcoWe're going to have a great time with a boat ride.
- ¿Te gustaría venir con nosotros en un viaje en crucero por las islas del Caribe?Would you like to come with us on a cruise trip around the Caribbean islands?
- Estamos planeando un viaje en barco de placer por el Mediterráneo para nuestras vacaciones de verano.We are planning a pleasure boat trip around the Mediterranean for our summer vacation.
- Me voy de crucero por el Caribe.I am going on a cruise around the Caribbean.
- El crucero sale mañana por la mañana.The cruise departs tomorrow morning.
- Reservamos un crucero por el Caribe.We booked a cruise through the Caribbean.
- Me gustaría ir en un crucero de lujo.I would like to go on a luxury cruise.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are planning their next vacation.
- JavierElena, ¿prefieres ir a la playa o en un crucero?Elena, do you prefer going to the beach or on a cruise?
- ElenaCreo que un crucero suena más divertido.I think a cruise sounds more fun.
- JavierEntonces busquemos un crucero por el Mediterráneo.Then let's look for a cruise through the Mediterranean.
- Elena¡Me parece una idea excelente, Javier!That sounds like an excellent idea, Javier!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry crucero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crucero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
