cruzeiro — meaning in English

English meaning

• Calvary noun The hill just outside Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified.
• cruise noun A leisure voyage by ship, often stopping at several ports.

Senses

cruzeiro is used for these senses in English:

• calvary A life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.
• calvary A type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine.
• cruise A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
• cruise ship (nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.
• cruzeiro The currency of Brazil from 1942 to 1986 and 1990 to 1993.

Calvary — full definition

1. noun The hill just outside Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified.
2. noun A period of intense suffering or hardship.

cruise — full definition

1. noun A leisure voyage by ship, often stopping at several ports.
2. verb To travel at a steady, comfortable speed without hurrying.
3. verb To win or succeed easily.

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