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noun

la corso

run

Definition & meaning

The word corsa is a versatile Italian noun that primarily refers to the act of running or a specific instance of rapid movement. It has several distinct meanings depending on the context:

  1. Physical movement: It describes the physical activity of running, whether for exercise, sport, or simply to move faster than walking.
  2. Sporting competition: It refers to a race, such as a marathon, a horse race, or a cycling event like the Corsa in rosa (Giro d'Italia).
  3. Public transport and travel: In the context of transportation, it indicates a single trip or journey made by a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or taxi. For example, a "corsa di taxi" is a taxi ride.
  4. Haste or urgency: It is often used idiomatically to describe doing something in a hurry. The expression "di corsa" means "in a rush" or "quickly."
  5. Technical context: In mechanics, it refers to the "stroke" of a piston or the range of motion of a mechanical part.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

  • Gender: Feminine.
  • Singular: corsa.
  • Plural: corse.
  • It is the substantive form derived from the past participle of the verb correre (to run).

Word origin: The word derives from the Latin cursus, which is the past participle of currere (to run). This Latin root is also the ancestor of English words like "course," "currency," and "cursor."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • gara : Used when referring specifically to a competition or a race.
  • scatto : Refers to a sudden burst of speed or a sprint.
  • fretta : Used when "corsa" implies being in a hurry or having a lack of time.
  • viaggio : Can be a synonym when referring to a trip or journey in transport contexts.
  • tragitto : Refers to the route or the distance covered during a trip.

Antonyms:

  • camminata : The act of walking, representing a slower pace.
  • calma : Used as an antonym when "corsa" signifies haste or agitation.
  • lentezza : Slowness, the opposite of the speed implied by a run.
  • fermata : A stop, which is the opposite of the continuous movement of a "corsa."

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Examples

Domani facciamo una corsa al parco.noun

Tomorrow we are going for a run in the park.

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