cruceiro

Meaning

1. (masculine) calvary; Galician high cross, frequently representing a scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and located either at the churchyard or at a crossroad
2. (masculine) crossing (the volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it)
3. (masculine) cruise (a sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure)
4. (masculine) cruise ship, cruiser (a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience)
5. (masculine) cruiser (a class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship)

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɾuˈθejɾo̝/

Etymology

Cognate with Portuguese: cruzeiro

Cognate with Spanish: crucero

In summary

15th century. From cruz (“cross”) + -eiro. Cognate with Portuguese cruzeiro and Spanish crucero.