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Definition of tres cruces
tres cruces
tres cruces Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prominent central neighborhood in Montevideo, Uruguay, known primarily for hosting the city's main national and international bus terminal.
Example
"We caught our overnight bus to Buenos Aires from the bustling terminal in Tres Cruces."
2
South American A massive volcanic massif (Nevado Tres Cruces) located in the Andes mountains on the border between Argentina and Chile.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tres cruces. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tres cruces