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corredor

/koh-rreh-DOR/

runner

A muscular person wearing running clothes sprinting rapidly on a bright blue race track.

A corredor is an athlete who runs, often competitively.

corredor(noun)

mA1

runner

?

athlete

Also:

racer

?

competitive running

,

jogger

?

hobbyist

📝 In Action

El corredor se preparó para la maratón de la ciudad.

A1

The runner prepared for the city marathon.

Necesitas mucha resistencia para ser un buen corredor de larga distancia.

B1

You need a lot of stamina to be a good long-distance runner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • atleta (athlete)
  • deportista (sports person)

Common Collocations

  • corredor de fondo – long-distance runner
  • corredor de velocidad – sprinter

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Form

'Corredor' is the masculine form. If the athlete is female, you must use 'corredora'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Action Noun

This word is formed by taking the verb 'correr' (to run) and adding the ending '-dor', which means 'the person who does the action'.

A long, brightly lit interior passage in a building with wooden floorboards and several identical closed doors lining the white walls.

A corredor can refer to a passage or hallway connecting rooms in a building.

corredor(noun)

mA2

hallway

?

passage in a building

Also:

corridor

?

long, narrow passage

,

aisle

?

in a ship or train

📝 In Action

Necesitamos pintar el largo corredor que lleva a las habitaciones.

A2

We need to paint the long hallway that leads to the bedrooms.

Los niños no deben correr en el corredor de la escuela.

A1

Children should not run in the school corridor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • corredor de hotel – hotel corridor

💡 Grammar Points

Invariable Gender

When referring to the physical passage, 'corredor' is always masculine, regardless of the size or type of building.

A professionally dressed person sitting at a large desk, gesturing confidently while talking into a headset microphone.

In finance, a corredor acts as a broker, facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers.

corredor(noun)

mB1

broker

?

financial/stocks

Also:

agent

?

real estate or insurance

,

dealer

?

commercial trade

📝 In Action

Mi corredor de bolsa me aconsejó vender las acciones.

B1

My stockbroker advised me to sell the shares.

Tuvimos que pagar una comisión al corredor inmobiliario.

B2

We had to pay a commission to the real estate agent.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • agente (agent)
  • intermediario (intermediary)

Common Collocations

  • corredor de seguros – insurance broker
  • corredor de bolsa – stockbroker

💡 Grammar Points

Business Context

In this context, 'corredor' refers to a person who 'runs' or handles transactions between two parties, often for a fee.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: corredor

Question 1 of 2

Which English word best translates 'corredor' in the sentence: 'El fuego se extendió rápidamente por el corredor principal.'

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Word Family

correr(to run) - verb
carrera(race/career) - noun
corredizo(sliding) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'corredor' means a person or a place?

You can usually tell by the context. If the sentence mentions actions like 'ganar' (to win) or 'entrenar' (to train), it’s the person (runner). If it mentions architecture, walls, or rooms, it’s the place (hallway).

Is 'corredor' only used for men?

When referring to a person, 'corredor' is the masculine form. If you are talking about a female runner or broker, you should use the feminine form, 'corredora'.