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How to Say "it passes" in Spanish

The Spanish word forit passesis correA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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corre

VerbA1
Used for time.
A storybook illustration of a small, cheerful child running quickly across a vibrant green field under a blue sky.

Examples

Mi perro corre por todo el jardín.

My dog runs all over the garden.

Usted corre muy rápido para su edad.

You run very fast for your age.

El agua corre fríamente desde la montaña.

The water flows coldly from the mountain.

Who is Running?

'Corre' is the form for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (the formal 'you'). You'll know who is running from the other words in the sentence.

Forgetting the 's' for 'tú'

Mistake:Using 'corre' when talking to a friend ('tú'). For example: 'Tú corre rápido.'

Correction: When talking to a friend (tú), you need to add an 's': 'Tú corres rápido'. Save 'corre' for when you're talking about 'he', 'she', or a formal 'you'.

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