No. 1,721 in Portuguese
correr
"To run."
In a sentence
Eu gosto de correr pela manhã.
I like to run in the morning.
In this sentence, 'correr' is used as a verb in the infinitive form, meaning 'to run', denoting the activity or action of running.
O tempo parece correr quando estamos nos divertindo.
Time seems to run by when we're having fun.
Here, 'correr' metaphorically means 'to pass quickly' or 'to flow', illustrating the perception of time moving fast in enjoyable moments.
Preciso correr para pegar o ônibus.
I need to run to catch the bus.
In this case, 'correr' is used in the present tense to mean 'to hurry' or 'to run quickly', referring specifically to physical movement to achieve a task within limited time.
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