corrí

Corrí is the first-person singular form of the Spanish verb correr in the preterite indicative, meaning “I ran.” It is used to describe a completed action in the past.

Etymology and form: Corrí comes from the verb correr, which derives from Latin currere. In the preterite for regular -er verbs, the yo form is formed by adding -í to the stem, with an accent on the í to mark stress. The full conjugation for correr in the preterite is: yo corrí, tú corriste, él/ella/usted corrió, nosotros corrimos, vosotros corristeis, ellos/ellas/ustedes corrieron.

Usage notes: Corrí expresses a punctual, finished event. It contrasts with the imperfect form corría, which describes ongoing past action or habitual past activity. It also differs from the future correré and the present correr. In narrative, corrí is commonly used to indicate a completed running action or a quick past movement.

Examples: “Ayer corrí cinco kilómetros.” “Cuando sonó la alarma, corrí hacia la salida.” The accent on í is essential to distinguish the preterite yo form from other tenses and from non-Spanish forms that might appear without proper marking.

See also: Correr, Spanish conjugation of -er verbs, Spanish preterite tense, Spanish verb tenses.