Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Correr: to run
correr
Pronunciation: koh-RREHR (stress the capital letters)
Correr means “to run” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to run
- How to say it: koh-RREHR
- Present: yo corro, tú corres
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “correr” means and how to use it
Correr means “to run.” It also describes time passing quickly or a liquid flowing.
How to conjugate “correr”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | corro | I |
| tú | corres | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | corre | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | corremos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | corren | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo corrí, él corrió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | corrido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Corro por la mañana.I run in the morning.
- Los niños corren en el patio.The children run in the yard.
- ¡Corre, el autobús ya viene!Run, the bus is coming!
Usage tip
The double r is a trilled sound: it is stronger than the single r in “caro.” “Correr” is also used for “to run a race” (correr un maratón).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to run” in Spanish?
“to run” in Spanish is “correr.” It is pronounced koh-RREHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “correr”?
Say koh-RREHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “correr”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “corrí” and “él” is “corrió.” The past participle is “corrido.”
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