Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corrida | /koˈrida/ | feminine |
| corrimiento | /koriˈmjento/ | masculine |
| pedestrismo | /pedestɾismo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
While several words exist, expressing the activity of running as a sport is most commonly done using the infinitive verb correr (e.g., Me gusta correr).
Which one should you use?
The available nouns have very different meanings. Corrida is a feminine noun that commonly refers to a bullfight rather than the sport of running. Corrimiento is a masculine noun referring to a physical displacement, such as a landslide or a shift in position. Pedestrismo is a masculine noun used specifically for running or walking as a physical activity or sport.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Pedestrismo is a term used in certain regions, such as the Rio de la Plata area (Argentina and Uruguay), to refer to running or walking as a sport or physical activity.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈrida/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using corrida to mean the sport of running, as this most commonly refers to a bullfight. Similarly, do not use corrimiento to describe the sport, as it refers to a physical displacement or landslide. Instead, use the verb correr to talk about the activity.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking countries, using the noun corrida in a sexual context is a common slang usage.
- The term pedestrismo is derived from the Latin pedester, meaning 'on foot', rather than the root for running.
- The word correr shares an ancient root with the English word 'course', as both derive from the Latin currō.
Examples in context
- Estoy corriendo en el parque.I am running in the park.
- Voy a correr una maratón este fin de semana.I am going to run a marathon this weekend.
- Corremos todos los días para mantenernos en forma.We run every day to stay in shape.
- Hago footing todas las mañanas antes de ir a trabajar.I go jogging every morning before going to work.
- Es recomendable hacer footing al menos tres veces a la semana.It is advisable to go running at least three times a week.
- Voy a realizar una carrera de 10 kilómetros el próximo mes.I am going to take part in a 10-kilometer race next month.
- El atleta obtuvo una medalla de oro en la carrera de relevos.The athlete won a gold medal in the relay race.
- Me gusta trotar por la playa al amanecer.I enjoy jogging on the beach at sunrise.
- ¡Vamos a trotar juntos en el parque este domingo!Let's go running together in the park this Sunday!
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their weekend plans.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿vas a participar en la corrida del domingo?Daniel, are you going to participate in Sunday's race?
- DanielSí, pero necesito entrenar más.Yes, but I need to train more.
- LucíaYo también voy a correr en esa corrida.I am also going to run in that race.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Nos vemos en la meta.That's great! I'll see you at the finish line.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “running” translations and entries corrida, corrimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corrida, corrimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
