Spanish Conversation · Level 94
59 words
Spanish word
cruceta
Pronunciation
IPA/kɾuˈθeta/
Meaning
- feminine nouncross mark
Example
La señal tiene una cruceta roja.
The sign has a red cross mark.
More examples
Marca la casilla con una cruceta si estás de acuerdo.
Put a cross in the box if you agree.
Core concept
Tiny cross-shaped sign placed to mark an intersection or specific spot on maps and documents.
Common phrases
marcar con una cruceta
mark with a cross
poner una cruceta en la casilla
put a cross in the box
casilla marcada con cruceta
box marked with a cross
Similar words
señal: Visual sign placed to convey information or warn people.
marca: Simple mark serving as an identifying sign or reference point.
cruz: Cross-shaped figure or mark used as a graphic shape or symbol.
Definition in Spanish
Marca pequeña en forma de cruz que sirve para señalar un punto, una intersección o una referencia en un mapa o documento.
Word origin
It derives from Spanish cruz (Latin crux) with the diminutive suffix -eta, literally meaning a little cross used as a mark.
Usage tips
- When giving precise directions Spanish often uses the phrase marcar una cruceta rather than just cruz, with the verb plus cruceta signaling a deliberate small mark.
Other meanings
- lug wrenchnoun