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    Correr (en. Run)

    /koˈrer/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move at high speed on two feet.
    She runs every day to stay fit.
    Ella corre todos los días para mantenerse en forma.
    To participate in a speed competition.
    He is going to run in the marathon this weekend.
    Él va a correr en la maratón este fin de semana.
    To flow or advance quickly.
    The river flows rapidly in spring.
    El río corre vertiginosamente en primavera.
    To flee or escape.
    The prisoners tried to run from the jail.
    Los prisioneros intentaron correr de la cárcel.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'currere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spread the word
    To make a piece of news spread.
    correr la voz
    to take a risk
    To assume a danger or an eventuality.
    correr un riesgo
    to run in circles
    To carry out an activity without effective progress.
    correr en círculos

    Related Words

    current
    Flow of water or air.
    corriente
    runner
    Person who runs or hallway.
    corredor
    running agency
    Activity of running or the practice of a racing sport.
    corredoría

    Slang Meanings

    To run a lot or quickly.
    That guy is always running; he seems to be in a hurry.
    Ese tipo siempre está corriendo, parece que tiene prisa.
    To flee or escape.
    Realizing that the police were coming, he ran.
    Al darse cuenta que llegaba la policía, corrió.