Spanish word

creer

Pronunciation

IPA/kɾeˈeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbelieve

Example

No puedo creer lo que pasó.

I can't believe what happened.

Illustration for creer (believe)

More examples

Creo que tienes razón.

I think you are right.

Core concept

Accepting something as true despite lack of proof.

Common phrases

  • creer que

    think that

  • creer en

    believe in

  • creer a alguien

    believe someone

Similar words

pensar: Form an idea after considering reasons or available information.
opinar: Vocalize a personal opinion or reaction to something.
suponer: Assume something temporarily when clear evidence is missing.
confiar: Trust a person or thing and rely on their support or reliability.

Definition in Spanish

Aceptar como verdadero algo sin necesidad de prueba o confiar en la veracidad o existencia de una persona o cosa.

Word origin

From Latin credere 'to entrust, to believe', with the root cred- meaning 'trust' and linking creer to English credit and creed.

Usage tips

  • Affirmative creer + que takes the indicative, but in negative or doubtful contexts (No creo que...) Spanish commonly uses the subjunctive.

Other meanings

  • thinkverb
  • trustverb

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