How to Say "move over" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “move over” is “corra” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
changing position slightly
Examples
Espero que ella corra en el parque hoy.
I hope she runs in the park today.
No creo que el agua corra por aquí.
I don't think the water flows through here.
¡Por favor, corra!
Please, run! (to a person you address formally)
The 'Switch' Rule
For verbs ending in -ER (like correr), the 'special forms' used for wishes or polite commands switch their ending to -A. That's why 'corre' becomes 'corra'.
Confusing 'Corre' and 'Corra'
Mistake: “Using 'corre' when talking to a boss or stranger.”
Correction: Use 'corra' for formal situations (Usted) and 'corre' for friends (Tú).
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.