corro
“corro” means “I run” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I run
Also: I am running, I hurry
📝 In Action
Corro en el parque todas las mañanas.
A1I run in the park every morning.
Si no corro, voy a perder el tren.
A2If I don't hurry (run), I'm going to miss the train.
Corro con todos los gastos de la casa yo solo.
B2I take care of (run with) all the house expenses by myself.
circle
Also: group, trading floor
📝 In Action
Los niños hicieron un corro para jugar.
B1The children made a circle to play.
Se formó un pequeño corro de gente para escuchar al músico.
B2A small circle of people formed to listen to the musician.
En el corro de la bolsa, los precios subieron rápidamente.
C1On the stock market floor, prices rose quickly.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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What does 'corro' usually mean in a basic sentence like 'Yo corro'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'currere', which means 'to run'. The noun meaning of a 'circle' likely came from the idea of a space where things or people move around or circulate.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'corro' the same as 'círculo'?
Not exactly. A 'círculo' is a general shape (like a drawing on paper), while a 'corro' specifically refers to a circle formed by people or a social grouping.
Can 'corro' be used for 'I am running'?
Yes! In Spanish, the simple present 'corro' can mean both 'I run' (a habit) and 'I am running' (right now).
Is 'corro' a slang word?
No, it's a standard word, though the noun meaning is a bit more formal or literary than the verb meaning.