Portuguese · Common Verbs
Correr
[/koˈheʁ/]
To run
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move at a speed faster than a walk by taking quick steps.
Mover-se mais rápido que ao caminhar, dando passos rápidos.
Example
Corro no parque toda manhã.
I run in the park every morning.
Etymology
'Correr' comes from the Latin 'currere', which translates to 'to run'. The term has retained its original meaning through the history of the Portuguese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Correr' is used in casual conversations and written texts, applicable in sports contexts, informal speech, and even in literary works across various Portuguese-speaking countries.