recorremos

Recorremos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb recorrer. It means to traverse, go around, cover a distance, or go through a space, either physically or figuratively. The object usually names the area, route, or set of places being covered: we may say “recorremos la ciudad,” “recorremos un país,” or “recorremos las calles.” It can also be used in a figurative sense, such as “recorremos las páginas del libro” or “recorremos la historia de una familia,” conveying movement through something rather than a single point.

Etymology and grammar: recorrer comes from Latin recorrere, formed by re- plus currere (to run). It is a regular -er verb. Present indicative forms are: yo recorro, tú recorres, él/ella/usted recorre, nosotros recorremos, vosotros recorréis, ellos/ellas/ustedes recorren. A common point of confusion is the form recorrido or recorramos, the latter being the present subjunctive or the affirmative nosotros imperative meaning “let us traverse.” The distinction between recorremos and recorramos marks mood or voice, not subject.

Usage notes: Recorrer is transitive and requires a direct object naming what is being traversed or explored. It is frequently used with places (ciudad, país, ruta), spaces (calles, sendero, recorrido), or abstractions (memoria, historia, páginas). In contrast with verbs like cruzar or atravesar, recorrer emphasizes the movement through a space or sequence rather than merely reaching a destination.

Examples: “Este año recorremos España en tren.” “Recorremos las calles del casco antiguo.” “Recorremos las páginas para confirmar los datos.”