echarse a correr

to start running

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A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Se dio cuenta del problema.)

pronominal verb phrase

1. (to begin to run)

a. to start running

Cuando llegó la policía, todo el mundo se echó a correr.When the police arrived, everybody started running.

b. to start to run

Al abrir la cancela, el perro se echó a correr hacia nosotros.When we opened the gate, the dog started to run towards us.

c. to break into a run

Me eché a correr al darme cuenta de lo tarde que era.I broke into a run when I realized how late it was.

echar a correr

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

2. (to begin to run)

a. to start running

Los niños echaron a correr cuando se dieron cuenta de que habían roto la ventana.The children started running when they realized they'd broken the window.

b. to start to run

Echamos a correr en el momento en que oímos los disparos.We started to run the moment we heard the shots.

c. to break into a run

Vimos que venía el autobús y echamos a correr.We saw the bus coming and broke into a run.

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