Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to run" in Spanish: correr
correr
To run in Spanish is correr. Say yo corro and ¿corres en la mañana? Corremos means we run.
Exercise
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How to pronounce correr
Say it
koh-REHR / KOH-rroh / KOH-rreh
/ko.ˈreɾ/
koh-REHR. Corro is KOH-rroh; corre is KOH-rreh.
"to run" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| correr | to run Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| yo corro | I run First person. | First person. |
| corre | he/she runs; run! Present or command. | Present or command. |
| corremos | we run Group present. | Group present. |
| correré | I will run Simple future. | Simple future. |
How to use correr in real life
- 1Exercise
Yo corro en el parque los sábados.
I run in the park on Saturdays.
Yo corro.
- 2Late
¡Corre! El bus ya viene.
Run! The bus is coming.
Command corre.
- 3Race
Corremos cinco kilómetros juntas.
We run five kilometers together.
Corremos.
Mistakes English speakers make with correr
Incorrect: Yo correr rápido.
Correct: Yo corro rápido.
Conjugate: yo corro.
Incorrect: Corro por llegar tarde siempre.
Correct: Siempre llego tarde corriendo. / Voy corriendo porque llego tarde.
Corro means I run; don’t calque English “I’m running late” with only corro.
Good to know
Good to knowCorre is a sharp “hurry!” For being late, say llego tarde — not only corro.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Morning jog plan
ChatPal
¿Corres mañana temprano?
Are you running early tomorrow?
You
Corro a las siete.
I’ll run at seven.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Yo corro contigo.
Perfect. I’ll run with you.
You
Nos vemos en la entrada del parque.
See you at the park entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to run" in Spanish
I run?
Yo corro.
Run!
¡Corre!
How is correr pronounced?
koh-REHR. Stress REHR.
We run?
Corremos.
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