corre
/kore/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "runs" is translated as corre.
Corre is the most common and general way to say "runs" in Spanish. Depending on the context, other phrases may be more appropriate: Sale corriendo (goes running) describes someone leaving hurriedly or running away, while Echa a correr implies running away suddenly, often when someone is startled or scared. In formal or technical contexts, you might use Se desplaza to convey the sense of moving or traveling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is based on the infinitive correr. The form changes depending on the subject: use corro for "I run", corre for "he/she runs" and corren when the subject is plural, such as "they run" or "you all run". When addressing a single person informally (tú), the form changes to corres.
How do you pronounce it?
/kore/
Did you know?
- The expression correrse is a highly vulgar way to describe a sexual climax in Spain, so using the reflexive form of correr can lead to awkward misunderstandings.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, correr is used as a slang term for being fired from a job, as in me corrieron, meaning 'they ran me out'.
- The Spanish word corredor refers to both a runner and a hallway, linking the idea of a path to the act of running.
Examples in context
- Él corre muy rápido.He runs very fast.This sentence shows how to use corre to describe someone running very fast.Tatoeba #866002 by ildefonk, translation #291572 by CK
- Este perro corre rápido.This dog runs fast.This sentence uses corre to describe a dog running fast.Tatoeba #1205502 by marcelostockle, translation #1112501 by futurulus
- Joan corre en la ciudad.Joan runs in the city.This sentence uses corre to describe someone running in a specific location.Tatoeba #11364894 by Jeigmz, translation #5261321 by phoonaz
- Él corre todos los díasHe runs every day
- La atleta realiza una carrera velozThe athlete runs a fast race
- El tren se desplaza a gran velocidadThe train runs at high speed
- Cuando llueve, la gente sale corriendoWhen it rains, people run away
- María corre todos los días en el parque para mantenerse en formaMaría runs in the park every day to stay fit
- Cuando escucha un ruido extraño, el perro sale corriendo y se esconde debajo de la camaWhen he hears a strange noise, the dog runs away and hides under the bed
- 54 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are watching a race in the park.
- LucíaMira, ese atleta corre muy bien.Look, that athlete runs very well.
- DanielSí, parece que va a ganar.Yes, it seems like he is going to win.
- LucíaDaniel, ¡mira cómo corre ahora!Daniel, look how he runs now!
- DanielEs increíblemente veloz.He is incredibly fast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
