correr vs sprintar
Portuguese word comparison
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| correr | sprintar |
|---|---|
/ko-RER/ verb | /spreen-TAHR/ verb |
| to run; to move quickly on foot | to sprint; to run very fast over a short distance |
How they differ
“Sprintar” is more specific than “correr”: it emphasizes very fast running, usually for a short burst or a race finish. “Correr” is the broader everyday verb for running at any speed.
When to use each
When to use correr: Use “correr” when you simply mean to run in general, without stressing speed or intensity.
When to use sprintar: Use “sprintar” when you want to stress a short, explosive burst of speed.
Side-by-side examples
- Ela começou a correr no parque todas as manhãs.
(She started running in the park every morning.) - Ele sprintou nos últimos metros da corrida.
(He sprinted in the last meters of the race.)
Register & nuance: “Sprintar” is modern and informal, and it is common in sports contexts.