corredor
/koreˈdoɾ/
The English term 'running back' is translated into Spanish as corredor.
In the context of American football, corredor is the standard term used to describe the position of a running back.
Meaning: type of offensive back (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the term is corredores. If you are referring to a female player, you should use the feminine form corredora.
How do you pronounce it?
/koreˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- Outside of sports, corredor is the common Spanish word for a 'hallway' or 'corridor'.
- While 'corredor' describes the player, Spanish commentators often use the English term 'running back' directly during broadcasts to maintain the specific nuance of the American football position.
- The word corredor shares the same Latin root, 'currō', as the English word 'current', which describes the flow of water or electricity.
Examples in context
- El corredor es una pieza clave en el equipo de fútbol americano.The running back is a key piece in the American football team.
- El corredor tiene mucha velocidad.The running back has a lot of speed.
- Ese corredor es el mejor de la liga.That running back is the best in the league.
- Necesitamos un corredor más fuerte.We need a stronger running back.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching an American football game.
- DanielMira ese corredor, corre increíblemente bien.Look at that running back, he runs incredibly well.
- LucíaTienes razón, Daniel. Es el mejor del equipo.You are right, Daniel. He is the best on the team.
- Daniel¿Crees que el corredor anotará un touchdown?Do you think the running back will score a touchdown?
- LucíaSí, Lucía cree que lo logrará.Yes, Lucía thinks he will make it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry corredor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corredor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
