Recorre (en. Runs through)

/reˈko.re/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To pass through a place or space from one end to the other.
The train travels along the entire coast.
El tren recorre toda la costa.
To take a tour on a trip or excursion.
We traveled through several countries during our vacation.
Recorrimos varios países durante nuestras vacaciones.
To examine or observe a place carefully.
The researcher travels through the area searching for clues.
El investigador recorre el área en busca de pistas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'recorrere', which means 'to run again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to travel a road
To travel along a specific road.
recorrer un camino
to cover distances
To cover a certain amount of space or distance.
recorrer distancias
to tour the city
To visit different places in a city.
recorrer la ciudad

Related Words

route
The action of traveling through a place or space.
recorrido
circuit
A closed route or a path that is repeated.
circuito
crossing
A journey through a space, often by sea or land.
travesía

Slang Meanings

To travel quickly or carelessly.
I am going to stroll through downtown before the stores close.
Voy a recorrer el centro antes de que cierre las tiendas.
To take a walk without a fixed destination.
I just went out to wander without hurry.
Solo salí a recorrer sin prisa.