cruz

Etymology

From Latin crux (“cross”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to turn, to bend”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɾud͡z/

Noun

cruz f

1. cross
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 318 (facsimile):

     Como ſanta maria ſſe uingou do crerigo que furtou a prata da cruz.

     How Holy Mary avenged Herself on the cleric who stole the silver from the cross.

Etymology

From Old Portuguese cruz, from Latin crux, crucem (“cross”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to turn, to bend”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈkɾu(j)s/
• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈkɾuʃ/
• Hyphenation: cruz

Noun

cruz f (plural cruzes)

1. cross (geometrical figure)
2. cross (the symbol of Christianity)
3. cross (device to execute criminals)
4. (heraldry) cross (heraldic charge)

Etymology

From Latin crucem, singular accusative of crux.

Pronunciation

• (Archaic) IPA^(key): [kɾuds], [kɾuts]
• (Castilian) IPA^(key): /ˈkɾuθ/
• (Latin America) IPA^(key): /ˈkɾus/

• Audio (Latin America)

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Noun

cruz f (plural cruces)

1. cross
2. (heraldry) cross
3. (figuratively) torture; misery
4. tails (side of a coin)