Corredor (en. Corridor)

/ko-re-ˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who dedicates themselves to running to compete in various disciplines.
The runner crossed the finish line in first place.
El corredor cruzó la línea de meta en primer lugar.
A long and narrow hallway in a building.
The hotel corridors are very spacious.
Los corredores del hotel son muy amplios.

Etymology

From Latin 'currere', which means 'to run'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stockbroker
A person who buys and sells stocks in the stock market.
corredor de bolsa
real estate agent
An agent who facilitates the buying and selling of properties.
corredor de propiedades
urban corridor
A space designated for the transit of vehicles and pedestrians in a city.
corredor urbano

Related Words

run
To perform a quick movement using the legs.
correr
competition
A contest among several participants to reach a goal.
competencia
athletics
A sport that includes running, jumping, and throwing.
atletismo

Slang Meanings

ghost runner
They say he is a ghost runner because he always appears at the end of the race but is never seen training.
Se dice que es un corredor fantasma porque siempre aparece al final de la carrera pero nunca se le ve entrenar.
scared runner
He is a scared runner because he easily gets scared in night races.
Es un corredor de miedo porque se asusta fácilmente en las carreras nocturnas.