crucero — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Calvary noun The hill just outside Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified.
- crossing noun A place where a road, river, or railway can be crossed.
- crossroads noun A place where two or more roads meet.
- cruise noun A leisure voyage by ship, often stopping at several ports.
- cruiser noun A fast, medium-sized warship built for long-range operations.
Senses
crucero 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.
- crossing An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
- crossing (architecture) The volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it.
- crossroads (figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.
- 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.
Calvary — full definition
- noun The hill just outside Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified.
- noun A period of intense suffering or hardship.