This is the 9692nd most frequent Portuguese word.
cruzado
"Crossed" or "crusader"; also refers to a former Brazilian currency.
Here, 'cruzado' refers to a person, specifically a crusader, someone who participated in the historical Crusades.
O cavaleiro cruzado levantou sua espada.
The crusader knight raised his sword.
In this context, 'cruzados' refers to the state of the arms being crossed as a physical position.
Ele ficou com os braços cruzados esperando o sinal.
He stood with his arms crossed waiting for the signal.
Here, 'cruzado' describes the nature of the pass, indicating that it was made across or intersecting the area.