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

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Correr”

The simple present tense of correr is used to describe actions happening now or habitual actions. For example, Yo corro todas las mañanas. (I run every morning.)

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

How to Use Correr in the Present Tense

Correr generally means to run or move quickly, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To run: For example, Yo corro todas las mañanas (I run every morning).

To flow: For example, El río corre rápidamente (The river flows quickly).

To spread: For example, Los rumores corren como la pólvora (Rumors spread like wildfire).

To slide: For example, La cortina corre suavemente (The curtain slides smoothly).

To be in effect: For example, La oferta corre hasta el fin de mes (The offer is in effect until the end of the month).

To leak (colloquial): For example, El grifo corre un poco (The faucet leaks a little).

To have diarrhea (rude, colloquial): For example, Me corre el estómago (I have diarrhea).

Real Life Examples of Correr in the Present Tense

Yo corro todas las mañanas para mantenerme en forma. (I run every morning to stay in shape.)

¿Tú corres o prefieres caminar? (Do you run or do you prefer to walk?)

Ella corre maratones cada año. (She runs marathons every year.)

Nosotros corremos en el parque los fines de semana. (We run in the park on weekends.)

Ellos corren para mantenerse en forma y saludables. (They run to stay fit and healthy.)

En la clase de educación física, corremos alrededor de la pista. (In P.E. class, we run around the track.)

¿Ves a esos niños? Corren detrás de la pelota. (Do you see those kids? They’re running after the ball.)

Cuando corro, me siento más enérgico y relajado. (When I run, I feel more energetic and relaxed.)

¿Por qué corres tan rápido? ¡Espérame! (Why are you running so fast? Wait for me!)

Mi hermana corre todos los días antes de ir al trabajo. (My sister runs every day before going to work.)

En las mañanas, corremos por el vecindario para hacer ejercicio. (In the mornings, we run around the neighborhood to exercise.)

Ellos corren como locos cuando escuchan la campana del recreo. (They run like crazy when they hear the recess bell.)

¿Ustedes corren o prefieren andar en bicicleta? (Do you guys run or do you prefer to ride bikes?)

Cuando corro, me siento libre y sin preocupaciones. (When I run, I feel free and without worries.)

¡Miren! El perro corre detrás del gato. (Look! The dog is running after the cat.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.