This is the 1587th most frequent Spanish word.
corriente
"Corriente" means "current" (as in flow, trend, or ordinary).
In this sentence, 'corriente' refers to the flowing movement of water or air, specifically the current in a body of water.
El río tiene una corriente muy fuerte.
The river has a very strong current.
Here, 'corriente' is used to describe someone as ordinary or common, often in terms of their thoughts or behaviors.
Es una persona muy corriente en su forma de pensar.
He is a very common person in his way of thinking.
In this instance, 'corriente' refers to electrical current, indicating the flow of electricity to power devices.