corrida

[kɔ.ˈri.dɐ]

nounfemininepl: corridas

race

1. A competition where people or animals run or move quickly to reach a finish line first

She won the race with an impressive time.

Ela venceu a corrida com um tempo impressionante.

2. The act of running at high speed

He broke into a run to catch the bus.

Ele saiu em corrida para pegar o ônibus.

3. A bullfighting event (corrida de touros)

The bullfight was held in the arena.

A corrida de touros foi realizada na arena.

4. A taxi ride or journey by taxi

The taxi ride cost thirty euros.

A corrida de táxi custou trinta euros.

NYC Slang

race or run

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

corrida

Standard usage for race, running, or taxi ride

Rio de Janeiro

corrida

Common usage; also used colloquially for quick errands

São Paulo

corrida

Standard usage; frequently used for taxi services

Portugal

corrida

Standard usage; less commonly used for taxi rides (uses 'corrida de táxi' if needed)

corrida de obstáculos - obstacle course

corrida de sacos - sack race

corrida de cavalos - horse race

corrida de touros - bullfight

estar em corrida - to be in a rush

sair em corrida - to run off quickly

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