cruz
/ˈkɾuθ/
The Spanish word cruz means a cross.
cruz refers to a shaped object or symbol consisting of two intersecting lines.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɾuθ/
Did you know?
- In Spain and Latin America, the expression ser la cruz de alguien means to be a constant source of annoyance or a burden to another person.
- The word cruz is the root of the Spanish verb cruzar, which means not only to cross a street but also to breed two different animals together.
- In certain traditional Spanish festivals, people carry a cruz de mayo (May cross) decorated with flowers to ensure a good harvest.
Examples in context
- Buenas tardes, Señor Cruz. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle hoy?Good afternoon, Mr. Cruz. How can I assist you today?
- ¡Hola, Cruz! ¿Vamos a tomar algo esta tarde?Hey, Cruz! Shall we grab something to drink this afternoon?
- Dibujé una cruz en la arena.I drew a cross in the sand.
- Esa cruz es de madera.That cross is made of wood.
- La cruz es un símbolo antiguo.The cross is an ancient symbol.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at an old piece of jewelry in a museum.
- Daniel¿Viste la cruz de oro?Did you see the gold cross?
- LucíaSí, es muy brillante.Yes, it is very bright.
- DanielMe gusta el diseño de la cruz.I like the design of the cross.
- LucíaA mí también me encanta.I love it too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cruz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
