No. 986 in Portuguese
corrida
"Corrida" in English means "race" or "run."
In a sentence
A corrida no parque foi relaxante.
The run in the park was relaxing.
Here, 'corrida' is used in the context of a physical activity of running or jogging.
A corrida para terminar o projeto foi intensa.
The race to finish the project was intense.
In this context, 'corrida' metaphorically represents the urgency or dash to complete an activity.
Estou assistindo a uma corrida de Fórmula 1 na TV.
I am watching a Formula 1 race on TV.
Here, 'corrida' is used to refer to a competitive racing event.
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