corre
“corre” means “he/she/it runs” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
he/she/it runs
Also: you run, it flows, it passes
📝 In Action
Mi perro corre por todo el jardín.
A1My dog runs all over the garden.
Usted corre muy rápido para su edad.
A2You run very fast for your age.
El agua corre fríamente desde la montaña.
B1The water flows coldly from the mountain.
Corre el rumor de que la tienda va a cerrar.
B2The rumor is going around that the store is going to close.
Run!
📝 In Action
¡Corre, que ya empieza la película!
A1Run, the movie is starting!
¡No camines, corre!
A1Don't walk, run!
Corre a la tienda y compra leche, por favor.
A2Run to the store and buy milk, please.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: corre
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'corre' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'currere', which means 'to run'. This Latin root is also the ancestor of English words like 'current' (like a river's flow), 'courier' (someone who runs messages), and 'course'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'corre' mean 'he runs' AND 'Run!'? How do I know the difference?
It's all about context! If someone is just stating a fact, like 'El niño corre' (The boy runs), it's a description. If they are talking directly to you and it sounds urgent, like '¡Corre!' (Run!), it's a command. The exclamation marks in writing are a big clue.
Is 'corre' from a regular or irregular verb?
'Corre' comes from 'correr', which is a regular '-er' verb. This is great news because it follows the standard pattern for most tenses, making it easier to learn!