No. 10,575 in Spanish
cruzarse
"To cross paths" or "to intersect."
In a sentence
Me crucé con ella en la calle.
I ran into her on the street.
Used to indicate a chance encounter with someone.
Los caminos se cruzaron al llegar al puente.
The paths crossed upon reaching the bridge.
Refers to the physical intersecting of paths or roads.
Nunca pensé que nuestras vidas se cruzarían.
I never thought our lives would cross.
Metaphorical use when referring to destinies or life paths intersecting.
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