corredor
/ko.ʁeˈdoʁ/masculine
The English word runner is translated into Portuguese as corredor. Wiktionary also lists corredora.
Meaning: somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corredor | /ko.ʁeˈdoʁ/ (Brazil) /ko.ʁeˈdoɾ/ (São Paulo) |
masculine |
| corredora | /ko.ʁeˈdo.ɾɐ/ (Brazil) /ko.ʁeˈdo.ɾɐ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
feminine |
A runner is someone who runs or moves at a fast pace. While corredor is the most common and widely understood term, you may also see Maratonista used specifically for a marathon runner and corrida refers to the act of running or a race itself.
Which one should you use?
Use corredor when referring to a male runner or a mixed group of runners. Use corredora specifically when referring to a female runner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form of corredor is corredores. The feminine plural form of corredora is corredoras.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /ko.ʁeˈdoʁ/.
Did you know?
- The term corredor de bolsa is used in Portuguese to describe a 'stockbroker', despite the word for 'runner' being the root.
- The word corredor has a double meaning and also refers to a 'hallway' or 'corridor' in a building.
- If you are talking about a 'runner' as in a rug or a table runner, Portuguese does not use corredor but instead uses terms like passadeira.
Examples in context
- Ele é o melhor corredor.He's the best runner.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of a male runner using corredor.Tatoeba #9961093 by Ricardo14, translation #8566581 by CH
- Sou o corredor mais rápido.I am the fastest runner.This sentence is useful for describing the speed of a male runner using corredor.Tatoeba #4833593 by Ricardo14, translation #257652 by CK
- Naoko é uma corredora rápida.Naoko is a fast runner.This sentence is useful for describing a fast female runner using corredora.Tatoeba #379072 by brauliobezerra, translation #278243 by CN
- Ele é um corredor excelente.He is an excellent runner.
- Ela é uma corredora rápida.She is a fast runner.
- Você é um corredor talentoso.You are a talented runner.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are talking about a local race.
- CamilaVocê conhece algum corredor profissional?Do you know any professional runner?
- GabrielSim, meu primo é corredor.Yes, my cousin is a runner.
- CamilaEle corre maratonas, Gabriel?Does he run marathons, Gabriel?
- GabrielSim, ele é um corredor dedicado.Yes, he is a dedicated runner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “runner” translations and entries corredor, corredora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
