corran
“corran” means “Run!” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Run!
Also: Hurry up!
📝 In Action
¡Corran! El tren sale en cinco minutos.
A1Run! The train leaves in five minutes.
Señores, corran a la farmacia antes de que cierre.
A2Gentlemen, run to the pharmacy before it closes.
📝 In Action
Es necesario que los atletas corran diez kilómetros hoy.
B1It is necessary that the athletes run ten kilometers today.
Dudo que ellas corran tan rápido.
B2I doubt that they run so fast.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: corran
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'corran' as a direct command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'correr' comes directly from the Latin verb *currere*, meaning 'to run' or 'to move quickly.' It has maintained its core meaning consistently throughout history.
First recorded: Old Spanish (c. 10th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'corran' is a formal command, what is the informal command for a group?
The informal command used in Spain for a group of friends ('vosotros') is 'corred.' In almost all of Latin America, 'corran' is the standard command for any group, formal or informal.
Is 'corran' ever used to mean 'to move' something, not just 'to run'?
Yes, 'correr' can mean 'to move' or 'to slide.' For example, 'Corran la mesa' means 'Move the table.' So, 'corran' can also be the command or subjunctive form of 'to move' an object.