recorrer (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Recorrer" is a verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/rekoreɾ/

Translation Options into English

• to traverse
• to travel through
• to go over
• to cover (distance)

Meaning and Usage

"Recorrer" generally means to travel through or across a place. It refers to the action of covering distance in various contexts, whether physically, as in moving through a city, or figuratively, as in reviewing or examining something. The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in written forms such as travel guides, instructions, or narratives.

Example Sentences

1. Voy a recorrer el país en coche este verano.

2. I am going to travel through the country by car this summer.

3. Es importante recorrer cada página del informe antes de enviarlo.

4. It is important to go over each page of the report before sending it.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Recorrer" is used in several idiomatic expressions that highlight its versatility in the language.

• Recorrer un largo camino
• Meaning: to go a long way, often used figuratively to indicate significant progress or improvement.

• Example: Hemos recorrido un largo camino desde que empezamos el proyecto.

  • We have come a long way since we started the project.

• Recorrer la distancia

• Meaning: to cover the distance, often indicating effort in accomplishing tasks or journeys.

• Example: Es difícil recorrer la distancia entre sus expectativas y la realidad.

  • It's hard to cover the distance between their expectations and reality.

• Recorrer un circuito

• Meaning: to go around a circuit, often used in sports or in discussions of routes and travels.
• Example: El corredor tuvo que recorrer un circuito complicado en la carrera.
  • The runner had to go around a complicated circuit in the race.

Etymology

The verb "recorrer" comes from the Latin word "recorrere," which is formed by the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back," and "currere," meaning "to run." The composite suggests the meaning of running again or traversing.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Atravesar (to cross)
• Viajar (to travel)
• Cubrir (to cover)
• Examinar (to examine)

Antonyms

• Estar quieto (to be still)
• Parar (to stop)
• No moverse (to not move)

This comprehensive look at the verb "recorrer" illustrates its various meanings, uses, and contexts within the Spanish language.