Corrían (en. They ran)
/koˈri.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Rapid movement of the feet to displace oneself.
The children were running around the park playing.
Los niños corrían por el parque jugando.
To perform an action continuously or repeatedly.
They were running the data in the system to obtain the results.
Corrían los datos en el sistema para obtener los resultados.
Etymology
From the Latin 'currere', which means 'to run'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spread the word
To spread information quickly.
correr la voz
take the risk
To accept risky situations.
correr el riesgo
run like the foam
To accelerate very quickly.
correr como la espuma
Related Words
run
To move quickly using the legs.
correr
runner
Person who runs, especially in competitions.
corredor
running
Act of running, especially in the context of bullfighting.
corrida
Slang Meanings
To run at full speed.
In the game, they were running like crazy!
En el juego, ¡corrían como locos!
To do something quickly.
I was running to arrive on time for the meeting.
Corría para llegar a tiempo a la reunión.