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crescent in Spanish

crescent in Spanish is lunado, medialuna, creciente — crescent means the curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

crescent in Spanish

lunado
adj
Shaped like a crescent.
medialuna
adj
Shaped like a crescent.
medialuna
noun
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
creciente
noun
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
creciente
noun
(heraldiccharge) The emblem of the waxing moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.
creciente
noun
(Islam) A representation of a crescent, used as a symbol of Islam.
medialuna
noun
(Islam) A representation of a crescent, used as a symbol of Islam.
medialuna
noun
A curved pastry.

What does "crescent" mean?

  1. noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
    "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour."
  2. noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.
    "They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast."

crescent in a sentence

  • A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour.
  • They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast.
  • The family lived on a quiet crescent lined with oak trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crescent" in Spanish?

"crescent" in Spanish is lunado, medialuna, creciente. crescent means: The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

How do you use "crescent" in a sentence?

Example: "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour." In Spanish, "crescent" is lunado, medialuna, creciente.

Are there other ways to say "crescent" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "crescent": lunado, medialuna, creciente.

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