This is the 3208th most frequent Portuguese word.
cruzar
"To cross" or "to intersect."
Used to describe the physical action of folding or crossing one's arms.
Eu cruzei os braços enquanto aguardava.
I crossed my arms while waiting.
Used metaphorically to express traveling across a large expanse.
Vamos cruzar os oceanos e descobrir novos lugares.
Let's cross the oceans and discover new places.
Used figuratively to describe the occurrence of meeting or encountering someone by chance.