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/ |
correr is the verb used to describe the physical act of moving quickly on two feet. You can use the phrase correr a toda prisa to say 'to run in a hurry' or 'to run quickly', and the phrase hacer footing is used specifically to mean 'to go jogging'.
Which one should you use?
correr is the standard verb used for the physical act of running, whereas apeonar is another form provided in this context.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present indicative tense, the first-person singular form for 'I run' is corro. If you are speaking in the preterite past tense, 'I ran' is expressed as corrí.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈreɾ/
Did you know?
- While correr means 'to run', it is also used in the phrase correr la cortina to describe the act of drawing or sliding a curtain.
- The expression correr un riesgo is the standard way to say 'to take a risk', using the verb for running instead of 'taking'.
- The English word 'current', referring to the flow of water or electricity, shares the same ancient roots as the Spanish correr.
Examples in context
- Él me hizo correr.He made me run.This sentence shows how to use correr when someone causes you to run.Tatoeba #1139940 by Shishir, translation #11267466 by Luornu
- Él empezó a correr.He began to run.This sentence demonstrates the use of correr after the verb 'to begin'.Tatoeba #637478 by clerval, translation #300899 by CK
- No me gusta correr.I don't like to run.This sentence illustrates how to use correr with the verb 'to like'.Tatoeba #10010159 by manufrutos, translation #2285780 by AlanF_US
- Me gusta correr por las mañanas.I like to run in the mornings.
- Tenemos que correr a toda prisa si queremos llegar a tiempo.We have to run quickly if we want to arrive on time.
- Yo corro en el parque todas las mañanas.I run in the park every morning.
- Tú corres muy rápido.You run very fast.
- Él/Ella corre por la playa.He/She runs along the beach.
- 132 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at the park.
- MateoLucía, ¿quieres correr conmigo hoy?Lucía, do you want to run with me today?
- LucíaSí, pero no puedo correr muy rápido.Yes, but I cannot run very fast.
- MateoNo te preocupes, podemos ir despacio.Don't worry, we can go slowly.
- LucíaEstá bien, ¡vamos a correr entonces!Alright, let's run then!
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.
