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corren

KOH-rehnˈko.ren

“corren” means “they run” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

they run

Also: you all run
VerbA1regular er
Latin America
A group of children running happily across a green field.
gerundcorriendo
past Participlecorrido
infinitivecorrer

📝 In Action

Los niños corren en el patio.

A1

The children run in the courtyard.

Ustedes corren muy rápido.

A1

You all run very fast.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trotan (they jog)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • corren rápido – they run fast

Idioms & Expressions

  • corren como locos – they run very fast or frantically

they flow

Also: they spread
A clear blue river flowing smoothly over stones in a forest.

📝 In Action

Las aguas de este río corren hacia el mar.

B1

The waters of this river flow toward the sea.

Los rumores corren muy rápido por la oficina.

B1

Rumors spread very fast through the office.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedescorrieran
yocorriera
túcorrieras
vosotroscorrierais
nosotroscorriéramos
él/ella/ustedcorriera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedescorran
yocorra
túcorras
vosotroscorráis
nosotroscorramos
él/ella/ustedcorra

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedescorrieron
yocorrí
túcorriste
vosotroscorristeis
nosotroscorrimos
él/ella/ustedcorrió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedescorrían
yocorría
túcorrías
vosotroscorríais
nosotroscorríamos
él/ella/ustedcorría

present

ellos/ellas/ustedescorren
yocorro
túcorres
vosotroscorréis
nosotroscorremos
él/ella/ustedcorre
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Words that translate to "corren" in Spanish:

they flow→they run→they spread→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: corren

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'corren' to mean 'they flow'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
borrenforren
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb 'currere', meaning 'to run' or 'to move quickly'.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: currentFrench: courir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'corren' mean 'you all run'?

Yes, in Latin America and in formal settings in Spain, 'corren' is the standard way to say 'you all run'.

Is 'corren' used for time?

Yes! You can say 'los minutos corren' to mean 'the minutes are ticking away' or 'time is flying'.