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cruzado

crusader

noun kroo-SAH-doh Rare

Origin: From cruz (cross) + -ado.

Also means

crossed

Usage Note

Cruzado as a noun refers to a medieval crusader (los cruzados tomaron Jerusalén). As an adjective (past participle of cruzar), it means 'crossed': cheque cruzado (crossed cheque), palabras cruzadas (crossword). The cruzado was also a historical Portuguese currency. Context is essential to distinguish the senses.

Examples

"Los cruzados partieron hacia Tierra Santa."

Natural Translation

The crusaders set off for the Holy Land.

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