This is the 9693rd most frequent Portuguese word.
cruzamentos
"Crossroads" or "intersections."
In this context, 'cruzamentos' refers to the intersections where vehicles cross paths.
Os cruzamentos de carros nesta via são muito perigosos.
The car crossings on this road are very dangerous.
Here, 'cruzamentos' denotes the breeding or crossing of genetic traits in organisms.
Ela adora estudas os cruzamentos genéticos nas plantas.
She loves studying genetic crossings in plants.
In this usage, 'cruzamentos' again refers to intersections, emphasizing their city-wide significance.