Corrieron (en. Ran)
/koˈrjeɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of moving quickly using the legs.
They ran to catch the bus.
Ellos corrieron para alcanzar el autobús.
Participation in a speed competition.
The athletes ran in the marathon on Sunday.
Los atletas corrieron en la maratón del domingo.
To move at high speed across the ground.
The children ran through the park.
Los niños corrieron por el parque.
Etymology
From Latin 'currere', which means to run.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they ran hurriedly
they moved quickly to avoid being late.
corrieron a toda prisa
they ran like crazy
they hurried out of control.
corrieron como locos
they took the risk
they made a risky decision.
corrieron el riesgo
Related Words
run
To move quickly using the legs.
correr
bullfighting
An event where people run, such as a race.
corrida
runner
A person who runs, especially in competitions.
corredor
Slang Meanings
It refers to someone who leaves quickly from a place.
When he saw the police arriving, they ran.
Cuando vio que llegaba la policía, corrieron.
To refer to a chaotic situation where everyone flees.
At the concert, there was so much chaos that everyone ran.
En el concierto hubo tanto descontrol que todos corrieron.