correr rápido
/koreɾ ɾapido/from spelling rules
To run fast in Spanish is to correr rápido.
The phrase is used to describe moving quickly on foot. For a more colorful or informal way to say one is running very fast, you can use the expression correr como un rayo, which literally means to run like lightning. If you want to describe someone suddenly taking off or shooting out, the informal expression salir disparado is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase correr rápido uses the infinitive verb correr (to run) followed by rápido. In this construction, rápido functions as an adverb meaning fast or quickly, even though it is morphologically an adjective. Alternatively, you can use the adverbial form correr rápidamente to mean run quickly.
How do you pronounce it?
/koreɾ ɾapido/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word correr can also mean 'to risk' when used in the phrase correr un riesgo, regardless of whether the person is moving fast.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, correr is used not just for running, but also to describe the action of a curtain sliding across a rod or a liquid flowing.
- To say someone is 'running' late, Spanish speakers do not use correr but instead use the verb llegar to say they are 'arriving' late.
Examples in context
- Ken debe correr rápido.Ken must run fast.This sentence demonstrates the use of correr rápido with the modal verb 'must'.Tatoeba #1256766 by marcelostockle, translation #62454 by CP
- Él puede correr rápido.He can run fast.This sentence shows how to use correr rápido with the verb 'can'.Tatoeba #1281295 by marcelostockle, translation #301024 by CK
- Naoko puede correr rápido.Naoko can run fast.This sentence provides another example of using correr rápido to express ability.Tatoeba #2192158 by marcelostockle, translation #278244 by CN
- Por favor, corra rápidoPlease run fast
- ¡Corre como un rayo si quieres ganar!Run like lightning if you want to win!
- Salí disparado en cuanto sonó la campanaI took off as soon as the bell rang
- Huye rápidamenteRun quickly (away)
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a track field.
- AlejandroPara ganar la carrera, debes correr rápido.To win the race, you must run fast.
- María¿Tú puedes correr rápido, Alejandro?Can you run fast, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, me gusta correr rápido por las mañanas.Yes, I like to run fast in the mornings.
- MaríaYo también quiero correr rápido como tú.I also want to run fast like you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
