Corrida (en. Run)
/koˈrida/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A bullfighting spectacle in which bulls are fought.
Bullfighting is a tradition in Spain.
La corrida de toros es una tradición en España.
Bull race on a circuit.
The corrida was held at the bullring.
La corrida se celebró en la plaza de toros.
Race in general.
I participated in a bike race last weekend.
Participé en una corrida de bicicletas el fin de semana pasado.
Etymology
From the verb 'correr', referring to the action of running.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give the corrida
To carry out a bull spectacle.
dar la corrida
bullfighting
A spectacle in which bulls are fought in a ring.
corrida de toros
running behind
Expression indicating that someone is chasing something.
corrida detrás
Related Words
bull
Animal that is fought in a corrida.
toro
bullring
Place where corridas are held.
plaza de toros
fighting
Action of fighting bulls.
lidia
Slang Meanings
To run quickly.
I ran out of the party; it was a real corrida.
Salí corriendo de la fiesta, estaba en una verdadera corrida.
To refer to a chaotic or disorderly situation.
The event was a total corrida; there was no organization.
El evento fue una corrida total, no había organización.