subir corriendo
/subiɾ korjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "run up" can be translated into Spanish as subir corriendo.
In an informal context, if you wish to imply a quick run or a sprint, you might instead use the phrase echar una carrera.
Meaning: to accumulate (verb)
Did you know?
- The word subir is a linguistic relative of the English word 'subside', though in Spanish it means to ascend and in English it means to sink.
- In some Latin American countries, subir is used specifically to mean 'getting into' a car or bus, even if the vehicle is on flat ground.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are 'running up' a debt, you might use the verb acumular instead of a physical movement phrase.
Examples in context
- El corredor decidió correr hacia arriba por la colina empinada.The runner decided to run up the steep hill.
- Él subió corriendo las escaleras para llegar a tiempo a su cita.He ran up the stairs to arrive on time for his appointment.
- ¡Vamos a echar una carrera hasta el final del parque!Let's have a race to the end of the park!
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at the bottom of a flight of stairs.
- ElenaJavier, ¿podemos subir corriendo?Javier, can we run up?
- JavierNo, Elena, voy muy lento hoy.No, Elena, I am going very slowly today.
- ElenaPero llegaremos tarde a la cena.But we will be late for dinner.
- JavierEstá bien, vamos a subir corriendo entonces.Alright, let's run up then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
