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How to Say "i run" in Spanish

The Spanish word fori runis corroA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1

corro

verbA1
physical movement
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.

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