cruzado
/kɾuˈθado/masculine
The Spanish word for crusader is cruzado.
cruzado is a noun used to describe a fighter in the medieval crusades.
Meaning: fighter in the medieval crusades (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is cruzado. To refer to a female crusader, use the feminine form cruzada. For a group of masculine or mixed-gender crusaders, use the masculine plural cruzados.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾuˈθado/
Did you know?
- The word cruzado was once the name of a gold and silver coin used in Portugal and Brazil from the 14th to the 19th century.
- In Spanish, cruzado can also describe a crossbreed animal or a person of mixed ancestry.
- While a cruzado is a historical fighter, the word cruzada is commonly used today to describe any intense, long-term mission or 'campaign' for a social cause.
Examples in context
- Juan es un cruzado de los valores tradicionales de su país.Juan is a crusader for the traditional values of his country.
- María se ha convertido en una luchadora por los derechos de los animales.María has become a crusader for animal rights.
- Pedro es conocido por su papel como defensor de la justicia social.Pedro is known for his role as a crusader for social justice.
- El cruzado llevaba una espada pesada.The crusader carried a heavy sword.
- Ese cruzado luchó en Tierra Santa.That crusader fought in the Holy Land.
- Un cruzado no temía a la batalla.A crusader did not fear battle.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are visiting a history museum.
- SofíaMira esta armadura de cruzado.Look at this crusader armor.
- AlejandroEs impresionante el detalle del metal.The detail of the metal is impressive.
- Sofía¿Crees que el cruzado era valiente?Do you think the crusader was brave?
- AlejandroSeguro que sí, Alejandro piensa que sí.Surely so, Alejandro thinks so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crusader” translations and entries cruzado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
