corra
KOH-rrah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Espero que ella corra en el parque hoy.
B1I hope she runs in the park today.
No creo que el agua corra por aquí.
B1I don't think the water flows through here.
¡Por favor, corra!
A2Please, run! (to a person you address formally)
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Switch' Rule
For verbs ending in -ER (like correr), the 'special forms' used for wishes or polite commands switch their ending to -A. That's why 'corre' becomes 'corra'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Corre' and 'Corra'
Mistake: "Using 'corre' when talking to a boss or stranger."
Correction: Use 'corra' for formal situations (Usted) and 'corre' for friends (Tú).
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Commands
Use 'corra' when you want to tell someone you respect to hurry up or move over politely.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corra
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'corra' to show a wish or hope?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'corra' a different word than 'correr'?
Not exactly! 'Corra' is just a specific version of the verb 'correr' used for special situations like giving orders or talking about possibilities.
When should I use 'corra' instead of 'corre'?
Use 'corra' for formal 'you' (Usted), and 'corre' for informal 'you' (tú). Also use 'corra' after 'que' in phrases like 'I want you to run' (Quiero que corra).