Córrete (en. Cum)

/ˈkoɾ.re.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: An order to someone to move quickly.

Example sentence: Move over before it's too late!

¡Córrete antes de que sea tarde!

Definition: Used to indicate urgency or haste.

Example sentence: Move over, the train is about to leave.

Córrete, que el tren está por salir.

Definition: Indicates an action of moving away or stepping aside.

Example sentence: Move over a bit, I can't see the screen.

Córrete un poco, no puedo ver la pantalla.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb correr, which comes from the Latin 'currere'.

Phrase: Move over a little

Meaning: To ask someone to move slightly to make space.

Córrete un poco

Phrase: Move over now

Meaning: To urge someone to move quickly.

Córrete ya

Phrase: Don't back away

Meaning: To indicate that someone should not back away or distance themselves.

No te corras

Related word: correr

Description: To move quickly using one's legs.

correr

Related word: corrida

Description: The act of running, especially as sport or competition.

corrida

Related word: corredor

Description: A person who runs, especially in competitions.

corredor

Slang meaning: To move quickly to avoid a problem.

Example: When I saw the police coming, I went to move over.

Cuando vi que venía la policía, fui a córrete.

Slang meaning: To quickly distance oneself from an uncomfortable situation.

Example: Upon hearing the screams, I decided to move over.

Al escuchar los gritos, decidí córrete.