recorrido
“recorrido” means “route” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
route, tour
Also: journey, circuit
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es el recorrido de la maratón?
A2What is the route of the marathon?
El recorrido por la ciudad duró tres horas.
B1The tour of the city lasted three hours.
Necesitamos revisar el recorrido total antes de salir.
A2We need to check the total distance before leaving.
traveled, covered
Also: run through
📝 In Action
Hemos recorrido muchos kilómetros hoy.
B1We have covered many kilometers today.
Esa zona ya estaba recorrida por el equipo de búsqueda.
B2That area had already been searched (covered) by the search team.
La distancia recorrida fue impresionante.
B1The distance traveled was impressive.
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Quick Quiz: recorrido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'recorrido' as a noun (meaning 'route' or 'tour')?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb *recorrer*, which is formed by combining the prefix 're-' (meaning 'back' or 'again') and the verb *correr* (to run). It literally meant 'to run back and forth,' but evolved to mean 'to cover a distance' or 'to go over an area.'
First recorded: 15th century (as *recorrer*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'recorrido' and 'ruta'?
Both mean 'route,' but 'recorrido' often implies the actual act of traveling or the path that was physically taken (or will be taken), especially for a specific event or tour. 'Ruta' is usually a more general or official planned line, like a map line or a highway designation.
Is 'recorrido' a regular verb form?
Yes, 'recorrer' is a regular verb. 'Recorrido' is its regular past participle (the '-ido' ending is standard for '-er' and '-ir' verbs).