Spanish Conversation · Level 185
15 words
Spanish word
credo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɾeðo/
Meaning
- masculine nouncreed
Example
Mi credo me guía en las decisiones pequeñas y grandes.
My creed guides me in small and large decisions.
More examples
Comparto un credo, pero respeto opiniones distintas.
I share a creed, but I respect differing opinions.
Core concept
Short personal declaration of guiding beliefs.
Common phrases
compartir un credo
share a creed
vivir según mi credo
live by my creed
poner en práctica mi credo
put my creed into practice
Similar words
convicción: Firm personal conviction held with strong certainty and emotional commitment.
creencia: Belief that something is true or real, accepted as fact or taken for granted.
doctrina: Systematic body of teachings or principles organized within a religion or discipline.
lema: Short, memorable slogan or motto adopted by a person or group.
Definition in Spanish
Declaración personal de fe o convicciones que resume las ideas centrales que guían a una persona.
Word origin
From Latin credō 'I believe', originally the liturgical Credo and later applied to an individual's statement of faith or convictions.
Usage tips
- Often carries religious overtones in Spanish, so speakers express nonreligious values with mis creencias or mis valores.