Corrillos (en. Little groups)
/koˈriʎos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of people talking in an informal environment.
The corrillos in the café were lively and full of laughter.
Los corrillos en la cafetería eran animados y llenos de risas.
Informal meetings where various topics are discussed.
In the corrillos at the park, they talked about the current political situation.
En los corrillos del parque se hablaba sobre la situación política actual.
Chats or murmurs that usually occur among a group of friends.
The corrillos that formed in the gym were about the latest movie.
Los corrillos que se formaron en el gimnasio eran sobre la última película.
Etymology
Comes from 'corro', which means circle or group, and the suffix '-illo' indicating diminutive.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to gather in small groups
To meet in small groups to chat.
hacer corrillos
group of friends getting together to talk and share
A group of friends that come together to talk and share.
corrillo de amigos
groups in the street
People who gather in public spaces to chat.
corrillos en la calle
Related Words
corros
Larger meetings that may include formal debates.
corros
tertulias
Gatherings where cultural topics are discussed in a more structured environment.
tertulias
charlas
Casual conversations among people.
charlas
Slang Meanings
Conversation among friends.
We were in the corrillo talking about our vacations.
Estábamos en el corrillo hablando de nuestras vacaciones.
Gossip or rumors among acquaintances.
There were corrillos about the new boss in the office.
Se escucharon corrillos sobre el nuevo jefe en la oficina.