Discurrir (en. Reason)
/dis.kurˈrir/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To flow or pass time.
The days pass quickly when you are busy.
Los días discurren rápidamente cuando estás ocupado.
To reason or deduce something based on what is known.
I reasoned that I should act immediately after hearing the news.
Discurrí que debía actuar de inmediato después de escuchar la noticia.
To speak or write continuously about a topic.
In his speech, he reflected on the importance of education.
En su discurso, discurrió sobre la importancia de la educación.
Etymology
From Latin 'discurrere', which means 'to run along different paths'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to wander between
To have a discussion or conversation related to a specific topic.
discurrir entre
to pass time
To pass time continuously.
discurrir tiempo
to reflect on
To speak or think deeply about a topic.
discurrir sobre
Related Words
discurrimiento
Act of reasoning; reflection.
discurrimiento
discurriente
One who reflects or thinks deeply.
discurriente
Slang Meanings
To ramble on
Don't start rambling, just say what you think.
No empieces a echar el rollo, solo dí lo que piensas.
To talk a lot
She talks a lot, she doesn't stop reflecting.
Ella habla por los codos, no para de discurrir.