Corren (en. They run)

/koˈren/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move quickly over the ground using the legs.

The children run in the park.

Los niños corren en el parque.

To flow or move in a specific direction.

The waters of the river run towards the sea.

Las aguas del río corren hacia el mar.

To cause something to be displaced or carried out quickly.

Rumors are running about a new project.

Corren rumores sobre un nuevo proyecto.

From Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run' or 'to move quickly'.

take risks

They assume dangerous situations that can have bad consequences.

corren riesgos

run through the city

They move or travel quickly through the city.

corren por la ciudad

run like the wind

They move with great speed.

corren como el viento

run

To execute the act of running.

correr

running

The act of running, especially in a competitive context.

corrida

runner

A person who runs, especially in competitions.

corredor

To be very active or hurried.

Today I have so many things to do that I am running all over the place.

Hoy tengo tantas cosas que hacer que estoy corriendo por todos lados.

To do something in a hurry or with urgency.

I need to run to arrive on time for the meeting.

Necesito correr para llegar a tiempo a la reunión.