correr
/koˈreɾ/
To move quickly on foot is correr in Spanish.
Depending on the context, you might use different expressions: if you are referring to running as a sport or part of track and field, the formal phrase is practicar atletismo. In informal settings, particularly when talking about running a race or a sprint, you may hear echar una carrera.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present indicative tense, the verb changes based on the subject: Yo corro (I run), Tú corres (you run), Él/Ella/Ello corre (he/she/it runs), Nosotros/Nosotras corremos (we run), Vosotros/Vosotras corréis (you all run) and Ellos/Ellas corren (they run). For the past tense, the third-person singular preterite form is corrió (he/she/it ran).
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈreɾ/
Did you know?
- The phrase correrse can be a very vulgar slang term for ejaculation in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- The English word 'current' and the Spanish verb correr share the same ancient roots via the Latin 'currere', which means 'to run'.
- In some regions, correr is used to mean 'to shift' or 'to move' an object slightly to the side, such as corre la silla to move a chair.
Examples in context
- Mi perro corre rápido.My dog runs fast.
- ¿Quieres echar una carrera conmigo?Do you want to race me?
- Hago ejercicio todas las mañanas. Suelo correr al menos cinco kilómetros.I exercise every morning, I usually run at least five kilometers.
- Él ha decidido practicar atletismo y correr en competiciones internacionales.He has decided to practice athletics and run in international competitions.
- Corro rápidamente.I run quickly.
- Él corre lentamente.He runs slowly.
- Ellos corren frenéticamente.They run frantically.
- Él corre en el parque todos los días.He runs in the park every day.
- Me gusta correr en el parque.I like to run in the park.
- Ella tiene que correr para llegar a tiempo.She has to run to arrive on time.
- ¿Quieres correr conmigo mañana por la mañana?Do you want to run with me tomorrow morning?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their exercise routine.
- Sofía¿Vas a correr hoy, Mateo?Are you going to run today, Mateo?
- MateoSí, quiero correr unos cinco kilómetros.Yes, I want to run about five kilometers.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero correr por la tarde.That's great! I prefer to run in the afternoon.
- MateoEstá bien, nos vemos luego.Alright, see you later.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry correr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
