corre
/KOH-rreh/
he/she/it runs
The image shows someone actively running, illustrating the present tense action: 'He/she/it runs.'
corre(Verb)
he/she/it runs
?Describing an action happening now.
you run
?The formal way to say 'you run' (usted).
,it flows
?Used for liquids like water in a river.
,it passes
?Used for time.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Who is Running?
'Corre' is the form for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (the formal 'you'). You'll know who is running from the other words in the sentence.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 's' for 'tú'
Mistake: "Using 'corre' when talking to a friend ('tú'). For example: 'Tú corre rápido.'"
Correction: When talking to a friend (tú), you need to add an 's': 'Tú corres rápido'. Save 'corre' for when you're talking about 'he', 'she', or a formal 'you'.
⭐ Usage Tips
More Than Just Legs
Spanish uses 'corre' for more than just people running. You'll hear it for time passing ('el tiempo corre'), water flowing ('el agua corre'), or a rumor spreading ('corre un rumor').
This image captures the urgency of a command, visualizing the imperative form: '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.
💡 Grammar Points
Giving Informal Commands
'Corre' is how you tell one person (a friend, family member) to run. It's the 'tú' command form. It looks the same as the 'he/she runs' form, but how you say it makes the meaning clear.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Command Form
Mistake: "Saying '¡Corres!' to give a command."
Correction: To give a command, you drop the final 's' from the 'tú' form. So, 'tú corres' (you run) becomes '¡corre!' (Run!).
⭐ Usage Tips
Tone is Everything
The only difference between 'he runs' and 'Run!' is the context and your tone of voice. When you see or hear an exclamation mark, it's almost always a command.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corre
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'corre' as a command?
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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!