A2 — Elementarynoun
croce
cross
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
crocifissosimbolo religiosoincrocio (intersection)crocetta
Usage note
'Crocifisso' is a crucifix (with the figure of Christ). 'Incrocio' is a road junction/crossroads. 'Croce Rossa' is the Red Cross. 'Fare una croce su qualcosa' means to give something up for good.
Example
"Ha fatto il segno della croce prima di entrare in chiesa."
"She made the sign of the cross before entering the church."
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