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incrociato

crossed

adjective een-kroh-CHAH-toh Rare
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Origin: Past participle of incrociare, from in- + croce ('cross'), from Latin crux.

Also means

cross (adjective)

Usage Note

Incrociato is the past participle of incrociare used adjectivally, meaning 'crossed' or 'interlaced.' Common in fuoco incrociato ('crossfire'), parole incrociate ('crossword puzzle'), and braccia incrociate ('crossed arms'). It can also describe a crossed or hybrid breed.

Examples

"Stava seduto con le braccia incrociate."

Natural Translation

He was sitting with his arms crossed.

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