correr
“correr” means “to run” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to run, to jog
Also: to hasten
📝 In Action
Ella corre todos los días en el parque para mantenerse en forma.
A1She runs every day in the park to stay in shape.
Tuvimos que correr para no perder el autobús.
A2We had to run so we wouldn't miss the bus.
¿Podemos correr más rápido?
A1Can we run faster?
to flow, to circulate, to pass
Also: to leak
📝 In Action
El agua corre desde la montaña hasta el río.
A2The water flows from the mountain to the river.
El rumor corrió por toda la oficina en minutos.
B1The rumor circulated (ran) through the entire office in minutes.
Necesitamos arreglar la tubería porque está corriendo agua.
B1We need to fix the pipe because water is leaking/running out.
to draw, to slide
Also: to be responsible for
📝 In Action
Por favor, corre las cortinas antes de que entre el sol.
B1Please, draw the curtains before the sun comes in. (Move the curtains)
Olvidaste correr el pestillo de la puerta.
B2You forgot to slide the bolt on the door.
Mi jefe me pidió correr con los gastos del viaje.
B2My boss asked me to be responsible for (cover) the travel expenses.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "correr" in Spanish:
to circulate→to draw→to flow→to hasten→to jog→to leak→to pass→to run→🗣️ Practice in a Tongue Twister
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Quick Quiz: correr
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'correr' in its physical (A1) sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *currere*, which meant 'to run, hasten, or move swiftly.' Its meaning has been consistent for thousands of years, referring primarily to fast movement.
First recorded: 10th century (in Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'correr' and 'funcionar' when talking about machines?
Use 'correr' only for literal movement (like running in a race). If you want to say a machine or a plan is 'running' (working correctly), you should use 'funcionar' (to function).
How do I use 'correr' to mean 'to be responsible for'?
You must use the phrase 'correr con'. For example, 'Yo corro con la cuenta' means 'I'll cover the bill' or 'I'm responsible for the bill'.