Corrió (en. Ran)

/koˈri.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of moving quickly using the legs.
She ran to catch the bus.
Ella corrió para alcanzar el autobús.
To run a race.
She ran a marathon last year.
Corrió una maratón el año pasado.
To move quickly from one place to another.
The children ran through the park.
Los niños corrieron por el parque.

Etymology

From the Latin 'currere', which means 'to run'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to run like the wind
To move very quickly.
correr como el viento
to run in circles
To act without a clear purpose.
correr en círculos
to run to stay in shape
To exercise through running.
correr para mantenerse en forma

Related Words

run
To perform a physical activity of rapid movement.
correr
runner
A person who runs, especially in competitions.
corredor
running
The act or effect of running.
corredura

Slang Meanings

To party hard at an event.
When the music started, everyone ran to the dance floor.
Cuando llegó la música, todos corrieron a la pista.
To escape quickly from a situation.
I had to run away from that awkward conversation.
Tuve que correr de esa conversación incómoda.