Verb · A2 · Spanish glossary
Creer: to believe, to think
creer
Pronunciation: kreh-EHR (stress the capital letters)
Creer means “to believe, to think” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to believe, to think
- How to say it: kreh-EHR
- Present: yo creo, tú crees
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “creer” means and how to use it
Creer means “to believe.” In daily conversation it is also a soft way to say “I think so.”
How to conjugate “creer”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | creo | I |
| tú | crees | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | cree | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | creemos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | creen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo creí, él creyó | I / he or she |
| Past participle | creído | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Creo que tienes razón.I think you are right.
- No creo que llueva hoy.I do not think it will rain today.
- ¿Crees en el amor?Do you believe in love?
Usage tip
“Creo que sí” means “I think so” and “creo que no” means “I do not think so.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to believe, to think” in Spanish?
“to believe, to think” in Spanish is “creer.” It is pronounced kreh-EHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “creer”?
Say kreh-EHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “creer”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “creí” and “él” is “creyó.” The past participle is “creído.”
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