correr
/koˈreɾ/
The English verb 'run' is translated into Spanish as correr. Wiktionary also lists apeonar.
Meaning: to move quickly on two feet (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| correr | /koˈreɾ/ |
| apeonar | /apeoˈnaɾ/ |
The standard verb for the physical action of moving quickly on two feet is correr. Another form, apeonar, is also available in the language.
Which one should you use?
correr is the standard, widely used verb for the physical action of running.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the continuous action of running, you can use the gerund form corriendo. Related to this verb is the noun carrera, which can mean a continuous period of time marked by a trend or a line of unraveled stitches.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈreɾ/
Did you know?
- The phrase correrse can be used as a slang term in several Spanish-speaking countries to refer to sexual orgasm.
- While correr is the standard verb for running, it is also the most common way to say 'to flow' when describing water in a river or a stream.
- The Latin root of correr, which is currere, is the ancestor of many English words like 'current' and 'currency', which both relate to the idea of flowing or running.
Examples in context
- Él me hizo correr.He made me run.This sentence shows how to use correr in a causative context.Tatoeba #1139940 by Shishir, translation #11267466 by Luornu
- Él empezó a correr.He began to run.This sentence demonstrates starting the action of correr.Tatoeba #637478 by clerval, translation #300899 by CK
- No me gusta correr.I don't like to run.This sentence expresses a personal dislike for the action of correr.Tatoeba #10010159 by manufrutos, translation #2285780 by AlanF_US
- Corra para llegar a tiempoRun to arrive on time
- Corra usted hacia la puertaRun to the door
- Diríjase corriendo hacia la salida más cercanaRun towards the nearest exit
- ¡Corre, que nos esperan!Run, they're waiting for us!
- ¡Echa a correr si no quieres perderte el espectáculo!Start running if you don't want to miss the show!
- ¡Corre como el viento y gana la carrera!Run like the wind and win the race!
- Señor González, corra hacia la sala de reunionesMr. González, run to the meeting room
- ¡Corre!Run!
- ¡Corre rápidamente!Run quickly!
- ¡Corre despacio!Run slowly!
- 132 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a park preparing for a race.
- LucíaHoy quiero correr por el parque.Today I want to run through the park.
- JavierYo también quiero correr contigo.I also want to run with you.
- LucíaVas a correr muy rápido, Javier.You are going to run very fast, Javier.
- JavierEspero poder correr sin cansarme.I hope I can run without getting tired.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “run” translations and entries correr, apeonar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
