Corridas (en. Bullfights)

/koˈri.das/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Speed competition that involves running.

Horse racing is very popular at fairs.

Las corridas de caballos son muy populares en las ferias.

Theatrical representation or show that involves bullfighting.

The bullfights in the square are an important cultural event in Spain.

Las corridas en la plaza son un evento cultural importante en España.

Action of running in a broader sense.

The morning runs are part of my daily routine.

Las corridas matutinas son parte de mi rutina diaria.

From the verb correr, which comes from the Latin 'currere'.

to make a run

To participate in a racing competition.

hacer una corrida

bullfighting

Show in which bulls are fought.

corrida de toros

endurance runs

Races that involve physical endurance.

corridas de resistencia

to run

To move quickly using the legs.

correr

competition

Events where skills in a sport are demonstrated.

competición

bullfighting

Art of fighting bulls in a corrida.

toreo

To run quickly from one place to another.

I dashed off in a run when I saw the rain approaching.

Salí disparado en una corrida cuando vi que se acercaba la lluvia.

To go in search of something hurriedly.

I went to make a run for bread before the store closed.

Fui a hacer una corrida por el pan antes de que cerraran la tienda.