cruz

la cruz(
kroos
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. cross
La cruz en el mapa indica dónde está enterrado el tesoro.The cross on the map indicates where the treasure is buried.
a. cross
Mi abuelo recibió la Cruz de la Armada por su servicio en la guerra.My grandfather received the Navy Cross for his service in the war.
a. cross
Según la tradición cristiana, Jesús murió en la cruz.According to Christian tradition, Jesus died on the cross.
a. tails
Si sale cara, ganas tú; si sale cruz, gano yo.If you flip heads, you win. If you flip tails, I win.
a. cross
Este trabajo mío es la cruz que me toca llevar.This job of mine is the cross I have to bear.
b. burden
El examen final del viernes se me ha convertido en tremenda cruz.Friday's final exam has become a huge burden to me.
a. withers
Nuestro caballo mide cinco pies a la cruz.Our horse is 15 hands tall at the withers.
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