Corrí (en. Ran)

[koˈri]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move quickly with the legs.

Yesterday I ran three kilometers.

Ayer corrí tres kilómetros.

To participate in a race or speed competition.

I ran in the marathon over the weekend.

Corrí en la maratón el fin de semana.

To flee or escape quickly.

When I saw the big dog, I ran towards my house.

Cuando vi al perro grande, corrí hacia mi casa.

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

run like the wind

Running very fast.

correr como el viento

there's no one who can run faster than he does

Referring to someone who is very fast.

no hay quien corra más que él

running for fun

Running simply for pleasure, without necessity.

correr por gusto

runner

Person who runs, especially in competitions.

corredor

to run

Verb that indicates the action of moving quickly.

correr

running

Act of running, especially in a context of party or show.

corrida

To run in a hurry.

I'm going to run, I'm late.

Voy a correr, que llego tarde.

To run in circles (to waste time).

I was running in circles trying to find my phone.

Estuve corriendo en círculos tratando de encontrar mi celular.