Also means
trend
Usage Note
Corriente as a noun means an electric current, a water current, or a cultural/intellectual trend. As an adjective it means 'ordinary' or 'common': una persona corriente ('an ordinary person'). Al corriente means 'up to date' or 'informed': ponerse al corriente ('to get up to speed').
Examples
"La corriente del río es muy fuerte hoy."
Natural Translation
The river current is very strong today.
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