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corrido
Etymology tree showing the origins of the Spanish word corrido.Etymology tree showing the origins of the Spanish word corrido.
Etymology
The Spanish word 'corrido' is the past participle of the verb 'correr' (to run). 'Correr' comes from the Latin verb 'currere', which also meant 'to run'. This is a straightforward inheritance from Latin to Spanish, where the meaning has remained stable while the form has evolved from 'currere' to 'correr'.
Related Spanish Words
Some common Spanish words from the same root include the basic verb 'correr' (to run), 'corredor' (runner, hallway), 'corriente' (current, flowing), and 'carrera' (race, career). All these words share the basic concept of movement or running.
Related English Words
English has many words derived from the same Latin root 'currere'. Some common examples include 'current' (flowing or happening now), 'cursor' (the moving pointer on a computer screen), 'course' (a path or direction), 'corridor' (a passageway), and 'courier' (someone who delivers messages or packages by running or traveling). The idea of movement or running is preserved in all these related words.
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