was running, used to run
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | corria | — |
| Third | corria | — |
Corria desesperadamente tentando alcançar a luz.
I was running desperately, trying to reach the light.
— O Tempo com Você (2019)
Tom corria tão rápido que eu não conseguia pegá-lo.
Tom ran so fast that I couldn't catch him.
A equipe dele já corria para a bomba sifão da popa.
His crew was already rushing to the stern bilge pump.
O cachorro corria atrás do coelho.
The dog was chasing the rabbit.
O grupo de palhaços começou a tropeçar enquanto corria.
The group of clowns started stumbling as they ran.
Quem ficou corria para sobreviver.
Those who remained were running for their lives.
— Flores do Oriente (2011)