English–Spanish

“belief” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kɾeˈenθja/

Example

No comparto su creencia.

I don't share his belief.

Illustration for creencia (belief)

How to say “belief” in Spanish

“Belief” in Spanish is creencia.

An inner conviction accepted as true despite possible doubt.

Full entry for creencia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with creencia

Cuestionó la creencia popular sobre el asunto.

He questioned the popular belief about the matter.

Tips for using creencia

  • In conversational Spanish creencia commonly describes a held opinion rather than an asserted fact, so using it can soften or distance the claim.

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