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    Corría (en. I was running)

    /koˈɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rapid movement of the legs when running.
    The running of the athlete was impressive in the competition.
    La corría del atleta fue impresionante en la competencia.
    A race or speed contest.
    The running among the children in the park was very fun.
    La corría entre los niños en el parque fue muy divertida.
    verb
    Form of the verb run in the first person singular of the past tense.
    Yesterday, I was running all morning.
    Ayer, yo corría durante toda la mañana.
    Action of moving quickly by means of running.
    When I saw the dog, I was running to avoid being bitten.
    Cuando vi al perro, corría para evitar que me mordiera.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at full speed
    very quickly
    a toda corría
    was at risk
    was exposed to a danger or risk
    corría el riesgo
    was running in circles
    always repeated the same actions without advancing
    corría en círculos

    Related Words

    run
    Action of moving quickly with the legs.
    correr
    running (as in a run or a race)
    Action of running in a more sustained or prolonged sense.
    correría

    Slang Meanings

    Fast-paced lifestyle.
    In the city, everyone lives a constant rush.
    En la ciudad todos viven una corría constante.
    To be in a hurry.
    I can't talk right now, I have a rush to attend to.
    No puedo hablar ahora, tengo una corría que atender.