Words that mean "to drive" other than conducir

Question

My Spanish homework has an interactive part where you listen to a phrase and then answer questions about what you heard. One part said this:

"Necesito un coche que ________ rápido."

There was a verb in that sentence, but I didn't understand what it was. The speaker pronounced it too quickly. I know that the verb started with a "b" and had "rr" in it, but I have no idea how to spell it. Using context clues, I know that the verb must mean "to drive" or "to run" (as in a machine). But I don't know any verbs that start with b, have a double r in them, and have that meaning. Does anyone have any ideas?

• Maneje, Manejar - MsAlba Dec 1, 2009

Answer 1

There is a word that starts with a c and has a double rr that means to run: corrar

• hmmm, but this is not a verb - Heidita Dec 1, 2009
• good point, it is the act of running - drenda56 Dec 1, 2009

Answer 2

"Necesito un coche que _vaya_______ rápido."

"Necesito un coche que __corra______ rápido."

• I know you're pretty desperate for points, so I voted for you. - webdunce Dec 1, 2009
• thanks web.....good thing I got friends on this site,,,,,lol - Heidita Dec 2, 2009

Answer 3

Heidita, that might be it! One frase did say "Necesito un coche que vaya rápido." After listening to the exercise again, I noticed that there were two sentences. I incorrectly wrote the sentence with the verb I don't know, sorry.

The first one is: "Tengo un coche que _________ rápido." The second one says: "Necesito un coche que vaya rápido."

The topic of the exercise is using adjective clause in the indicative and subjunctive. I know for sure that the verb in the blank sounds like it starts with a b and has a double r in it. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping me!

Answer 4

Could the person have used the verb "volar"? There is a "v" and an "r

volar [vo-lar’] verb neuter 1. To fly, as with wings. (n) 3. To fly, to move swiftly. (n)

verb transitive 1. To put to flight (ahuyentar). (Ante Meridian & Latin American) (m)

e.g. I need a car that will quickly fly. Necesito un coche que volará rapido.

Answer 5

¡Gracias! Sí mi palabra puede comenzar con un "v." ¿Sabes algunas palabras que comienzan con un "v" y tienen "rr" también? Voy a preguntar mi profesora de español mañana. Pero gracias por todas las respuestas.

Answer 6

Good idea... Hmm... I just don't have a clue what it could be. What words start with a "b" and have "rr" in them? Because I know for sure those letters are in that verb.

Thanks everyone for trying so far!

Answer 7

Remember that a "v" is also pronounced like a "b." So your word might start with v.

Recuerde que una "v" también es pronunciada como una "b." Así que tu palabra peude comenzar con v.

Answer 8

I would use "corre" (from the verb correr) for this particular sentence. This would make it say "Necesito un coche que corre rápido." I mean it sounds stupid in english, but it would definently get the point accross. But, i'm sure it's been mentioned, "manejar" literally means "to drive"

Answer 9

Que verbo debe usar aqui, preguntar o pedir? Voy a preguntar mi professor... o Voy a pedir mi professor... Pedir , verdad? porque es una solicitud.