This is the 1722nd most frequent Portuguese word.
correu
"Correu" means "ran" (past tense of "run").
In this sentence, the word "correu" is used as the past tense of "correr" (to run), describing a physical action of moving quickly.
Ele correu rápido para pegar o ônibus.
He ran quickly to catch the bus.
Here, "correu" metaphorically refers to the passage of time, implying it moved quickly.
O tempo correu enquanto estávamos conversando.
Time flew by while we were talking.
In this usage, "correu" describes the action of liquid moving or flowing down a surface.