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    Corrían (en. They ran)

    /koˈrian/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of moving quickly with the legs.
    They ran every day in the park.
    Ellos corrían todos los días en el parque.
    Used in the context of fleeing or escaping.
    When they heard the thunder, they were running towards the house.
    Cuando escucharon el trueno, corrían hacia la casa.
    Can refer to the action of a person or animal moving from one place to another at high speed.
    The horses ran freely across the field.
    Los caballos corrían libres por el campo.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    running fast
    To move quickly towards a place.
    corriendo a toda prisa
    to not give someone time to run
    To not allow someone to escape from a situation.
    no dar tiempo a correr
    walking while running
    To walk or move in a hurried manner.
    andar corriendo

    Related Words

    to run
    Moving quickly with the legs.
    correr
    runner
    A person who runs, especially in competitions.
    corredor
    sliding door
    A device that allows for the fast movement of something.
    corredera

    Slang Meanings

    To run quickly.
    I ran out because it was getting late.
    Salí corriendo porque ya se me hacía tarde.
    To escape quickly.
    When the police arrived, everyone ran.
    Cuando llegó la policía, todos corrieron.