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How to Say "i hurry" in Spanish

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apuro

ah-POO-rohaˈpuɾo

verbB2general
Use 'apuro' when you are trying to finish something faster than usual, or to speed up a task you are performing.
A person tying their shoelaces very quickly to get ready to run.

Examples

Siempre apuro el café antes de salir.

I always finish off my coffee before leaving.

Si no me apuro, voy a perder el tren.

If I don't hurry up, I'm going to miss the train.

corro

KOH-rrohˈko.ro

verbA1general
Use 'corro' when you are physically moving at a fast pace, often because you are late or need to get somewhere quickly.
A child running joyfully through a green meadow with their arms outstretched.

Examples

Corro en el parque todas las mañanas.

I run in the park every morning.

Si no corro, voy a perder el tren.

If I don't hurry (run), I'm going to miss the train.

Corro con todos los gastos de la casa yo solo.

I take care of (run with) all the house expenses by myself.

Dropping the 'Yo'

Since 'corro' only ever means 'I run,' you don't need to say 'Yo corro.' Just 'Corro' is perfect!

Present Continuous

In English, we often say 'I am running' for things happening right now. In Spanish, 'Corro' covers both 'I run' (habit) and 'I am running' (now).

Confusing with 'Coro'

Mistake: “Yo canto en el corro.”

Correction: Yo canto en el coro. 'Corro' with two R's is for running; 'Coro' with one R is a choir.

Speeding up vs. Moving Fast

Learners often confuse 'apuro' (to speed up a task) with 'corro' (to move quickly). Remember that 'apuro' is about efficiency, while 'corro' is about physical locomotion due to urgency.

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