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Conjugation Chart of “Correr” (to run) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Correr”

The Imperfect Tense of correr is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo corría todas las mañanas para mantenerme en forma. (I used to run every morning to stay in shape.)

Correr is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Correr in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of correr is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

Running or moving quickly: For example, Cuando era niño, corría por el parque todos los días. (When I was a child, I used to run in the park every day.)

Spreading or circulating: For example, En esa época, corrían muchos rumores sobre el nuevo presidente. (At that time, many rumors were circulating about the new president.)

Flowing or moving rapidly: For example, El río corría con fuerza después de las lluvias. (The river was flowing rapidly after the rains.)

Rushing or hurrying: For example, Siempre corríamos para llegar a tiempo a la escuela. (We were always rushing to get to school on time.)

Slang: Fleeing or escaping: For example, Cuando vio a la policía, corrió como loco. (When he saw the police, he ran like crazy.)

Real Life Examples of Correr in the Imperfect Tense

Cuando era niño, corría por el parque todos los días. (When I was a child, I used to run in the park every day.)

Mi hermana corría en las competencias de atletismo en la escuela. (My sister used to run in the track competitions at school.)

Ellos corrían para alcanzar el autobús por la mañana. (They used to run to catch the bus in the morning.)

Nosotros corríamos de un lado a otro jugando a las atrapadas. (We used to run back and forth playing tag.)

Tú corrías muy rápido cuando eras joven, ¿verdad? (You used to run really fast when you were young, right?)

Ella corría por las calles para hacer ejercicio. (She used to run through the streets to exercise.)

¿Corrías en el equipo de atletismo de la universidad? (Did you use to run on the university’s track team?)

Los perros corrían detrás de los ciclistas en el parque. (The dogs used to run after the cyclists in the park.)

Mis amigos y yo corríamos para tomar el último tren a casa. (My friends and I used to run to catch the last train home.)

Cuando llovía, corríamos para no mojarnos. (When it rained, we used to run so we wouldn’t get wet.)

En la escuela, corríamos en el patio durante el recreo. (At school, we used to run in the playground during recess.)

Mis padres corrían todas las mañanas para mantenerse en forma. (My parents used to run every morning to stay in shape.)

¿Corrías para atrapar el autobús o preferías caminar? (Did you use to run to catch the bus or did you prefer to walk?)

Cuando éramos jóvenes, corríamos por diversión sin ninguna razón. (When we were young, we used to run for fun without any reason.)

Ellas corrían en el parque temprano por la mañana. (They used to run in the park early in the morning.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Correr (to run) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.