estoy corriendo
/estoi korjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am running" is translated into Spanish as estoy corriendo.
estoy corriendo is used to express that you are currently in the process of moving quickly on foot.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb estar (to be) in the first person singular and the gerund corriendo (running).
Which one should you use?
While estoy corriendo emphasizes that the action is happening right now, the simple present form corro can be used to express a habit or a general fact, such as "I run every morning".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Estoy trotando is a regional variation meaning jogging or running at a slower pace.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present continuous tense to indicate an action happening exactly at this moment. In Spanish, the subject pronoun yo (I) is often omitted because the verb form estoy already indicates the subject is "I".
Did you know?
- In some contexts, correr can mean to move something aside or slide it, such as correr la cortina to 'run' or pull a curtain.
- The word correr can also mean 'to flow' when talking about liquids like water or blood, which is a poetic way to describe movement.
- The word correr is used to describe the movement of software or a program on a computer, meaning 'to run' an application.
Examples in context
- Me encuentro corriendo para mantenerme en forma.I am running to stay in shape.
- Hoy estoy corriendo en el gimnasio. ¿Te gustaría unirte?Today I am running at the gym. Would you like to join?
- Ahora estoy corriendo en el parque.Now I am running in the park.
- No puedo hablar porque estoy corriendo.I cannot talk because I am running.
- Estoy corriendo para llegar a tiempo.I am running to arrive on time.
Example conversation
Alejandro is exercising in the park while Elena calls him.
- AlejandroHola Elena, no puedo hablar mucho porque estoy corriendo.Hi Elena, I cannot talk much because I am running.
- Elena¿Estás corriendo por la calle principal?Are you running along the main street?
- AlejandroSí, estoy corriendo cerca de tu casa.Yes, I am running near your house.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Te veo en un momento.That's great! I will see you in a moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
