Spanish word

corrido

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈriðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounballad

Example

¿Conoces ese corrido sobre la revolución?

Do you know that ballad about the revolution?

Illustration for corrido (ballad)

More examples

Escuché un corrido mexicano en la radio.

I heard a Mexican corrido on the radio.

Core concept

Oral narrative song tied to popular tradition.

Common phrases

  • corrido mexicano

    Mexican corrido

  • corrido de la revolución

    revolutionary corrido

Similar words

canción: Vocal piece intended to be sung, covering diverse subjects and styles.
balada: Romantic, slow-paced song that emphasizes melodic emotion and storytelling.
ranchera: Mexican folk song accompanied by traditional instruments, often about love or honor.
música: Broad term for music: sounds organized into rhythm and melody across styles.

Definition in Spanish

Canción narrativa que relata hechos o historias, especialmente vinculada a la tradición popular mexicana y transmitida oralmente.

Word origin

From Spanish correr 'to run' via the past participle corrido, originally meaning 'that which ran' and later applied to songs that spread orally from town to town.

Usage tips

  • The term usually denotes regionally rooted songs about history or local figures, so mentioning a famous corrido or asking '¿Te gustan los corridos?' often prompts stories about people and events.

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