How to Say "i ran" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i ran” is “corrí” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ayer corrí cinco kilómetros en el parque.
Yesterday I ran five kilometers in the park.
Corrí para no perder el tren.
I ran so I wouldn't miss the train.
Corrí la cortina para que entrara la luz.
I slid the curtain to let the light in.
The Accent Mark Matters
The accent on the 'í' tells you this action happened in the past and that you should emphasize the end of the word when speaking.
Completed Actions
Use 'corrí' when you are talking about a specific time you ran that has a clear beginning and end (like 'yesterday' or 'at 5 PM').
Missing the Accent
Mistake: “Yo corri ayer.”
Correction: Yo corrí ayer. Without the accent, the word doesn't actually exist in Spanish!
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