Meaning
run; race; ride
- run, running
- race
- ride, trip (by taxi/bus)
In a sentence
Faccio una corsa al parco ogni mattina.
I go for a run in the park every morning.
Hai visto la corsa in TV ieri sera?
Did you watch the race on TV last night?
L'ultima corsa per Roma è già partita.
The last trip to Rome has already left.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corsa | feminine · singular |
| corse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'corsa' for physical running (sport/exercise), not abstract 'running' (e.g., a business).
- Prefer 'viaggio' for long trips; 'corsa' implies short, quick journeys (e.g., bus/train rides).
- In racing contexts, 'gara' is more common for competitions; 'corsa' emphasizes the act of running.