Spanish · Common Verbs
Correr
To run
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move rapidly on foot.
Example
Corro cinco kilómetros cada mañana.
I run five kilometres every morning.
Etymology
'Correr' originates from the Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run'. It has retained its meaning through its adaptation into modern Spanish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Correr' is prevalent in both informal and formal contexts, commonly used in conversations about sports, exercise, and daily activities.