Correr

Correr is a Spanish verb meaning "to run". It encompasses a wide range of physical activities involving rapid ambulation on foot, faster than walking. The nuances of its meaning are often context-dependent and can refer to various types of running.

Meaning and Usage:

The primary meaning of correr is to move quickly on foot. This general sense can be further refined:

• Literal Running: Referring to the act of physical running for exercise, sport, or transportation. Examples include running a race, running for fitness, or running to catch a bus.

• Figurative Running: Correr can also be used figuratively to express urgency, speed, or progression. For instance, el tiempo corre means "time flies" or "time runs out."

• Metaphorical Running: In some contexts, correr can describe the movement of non-physical things. For example, correr la voz (to run the voice) means "to spread the word." Correr un rumor means "to spread a rumor."

• Other Meanings: Depending on the region and context, correr can also have specific colloquial meanings. It can sometimes imply risk-taking or engaging in something dangerous.

Conjugation:

Correr is a regular -er verb. Here's a brief overview of its conjugation in the present tense:

• Yo corro (I run)
• Tú corres (You run, informal)
• Él/Ella/Usted corre (He/She/You run, formal)
• Nosotros/Nosotras corremos (We run)
• Vosotros/Vosotras corréis (You run, informal plural, primarily used in Spain)
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes corren (They/You run, formal plural)

Related Terms:

• Carrera: Race, career
• Corredor/Corredora: Runner, corridor
• Corriente: Current (as in a stream of water or electricity), also meaning "common" or "usual." The connection is the idea of something that moves.
• Acorralar: To corner (someone or something). This implies running them into a confined space.