corea
“corea” means “Korea” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
Korea
Also: the Korean Peninsula
📝 In Action
Mi amigo es de Corea del Sur.
A1My friend is from South Korea.
La cultura de Corea es fascinante.
A2The culture of Korea is fascinating.
he/she/it chants, he/she/it shouts in unison
Also: chant!
📝 In Action
El público corea el nombre del cantante.
B1The audience chants the singer's name.
¡Corea el estribillo más fuerte!
B2Shout the chorus louder! (Informal command)
chorea
Also: St. Vitus' dance
📝 In Action
La corea es un trastorno neurológico que causa movimientos involuntarios.
C1Chorea is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: corea
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'corea' is used in the following sentence: 'Ella corea la canción con mucha emoción.'
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word 'corea' has two distinct origins. 1. (The country): It comes from the Goryeo Dynasty, which was the source of the English name 'Korea'. 2. (The verb and medical condition): Both come from the Greek word *khoreia*, meaning 'dance,' which later applied to the involuntary movements of the medical condition and also gave rise to the Spanish word for 'chorus' or synchronized movement.
First recorded: 15th century (Medical/Verb sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'corea' sometimes capitalized and sometimes not?
When referring to the country (Korea), it must be capitalized: 'Corea'. When it is used as a verb form (he/she chants) or the name of the medical condition, it is usually written in lowercase.
How can I tell if 'corea' is the country or a verb form?
If it is the country, it will be capitalized and often preceded by 'la' (La Corea). If it is a verb, it will likely follow a subject (Él corea) or be at the start of a command (¡Corea!).