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    Corriente (en. Current)

    /koˈrɪente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Flowing water in motion.
    The river has a very strong current.
    El río tiene una corriente muy fuerte.
    A group of people or things that have common characteristics.
    There is a current of thought that promotes sustainability.
    Hay una corriente de pensamiento que promueve la sostenibilidad.
    In electricity, a flow of electric charge.
    Electric current is essential for the operation of devices.
    La corriente eléctrica es esencial para el funcionamiento de los aparatos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'currens', present participle of 'currere', which means 'to run'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the mainstream
    To be aware of the latest news or trends.
    estar en la corriente
    the current of the river
    It refers to the course or direction of water in a river.
    la corriente del río
    current opinion
    A set of thoughts or beliefs that prevail in a group.
    corriente de opinión

    Related Words

    corrente
    Term that refers to something that is in continuous motion.
    corrente
    to run
    To move quickly from one place to another.
    correr
    fast
    That moves with speed.
    rápido

    Slang Meanings

    A person who follows trends without their own criteria.
    That guy is very ordinary; he always does what everyone else does.
    Ese tipo es muy corriente, siempre hace lo que hacen los demás.
    Something that is common or not special at all.
    The restaurant is very ordinary; it has nothing to distinguish it.
    El restaurante es muy corriente, no tiene nada que lo distinga.