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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