Believe in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'believe' is 'creer', pronounced kreh-EHR (IPA: /kɾeˈeɾ/). It is a B1-level verb.
Pronunciation: kreh-EHR
| Spanish | creer |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kreh-EHR · /kɾeˈeɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'creer'
- Creo que va a llover esta tarde.
I think it's going to rain this afternoon. - ¿Crees en los fantasmas?
Do you believe in ghosts? - Nadie me creyó cuando conté la historia.
Nobody believed me when I told the story. - Créeme, vale la pena ver esa película.
Believe me, that movie is worth watching.
Common Phrases with 'creer'
- creo que sí / creo que no
I think so / I don't think so - ¡No lo puedo creer!
I can't believe it!
How to Use 'creer'
Regular in the present but takes y in the preterite third person (creyó, creyeron) and gerund (creyendo); participle creído. Creo que + indicative, but no creo que + subjunctive (no creo que sea verdad).
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'believe' in Spanish?
'Believe' in Spanish is 'creer', pronounced kreh-EHR.
How do you spell 'creer'?
It is spelled c-r-e-e-r.
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