Creés (en. You believe)

/kɾeˈes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To consider something true or real that is said.
Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
¿Creés que lloverá mañana?
To form an opinion or concept about something.
He believes that his friends will support him.
Él creés que sus amigos lo apoyarán.
Trust in the knowledge or existence of something.
Why do you think that is correct?
¿Por qué creés que eso es correcto?

Etymology

From the Latin 'credere', which means 'to believe' or 'to trust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you believe in me
To have confidence in someone.
creés en mí
you think so
Affirms a possibility.
creés que sí
you think not
Denies a possibility.
creés que no

Related Words

believe
To accept something as true.
creer
belief
Conviction about something without conclusive proof.
creencia
credibility
Ability to be believed.
credibilidad

Slang Meanings

To think that something is possible or true in a colloquial sense.
If you believe in ghosts, we have a problem.
Si creés en fantasmas, tenemos un problema.
Used to express doubt or incredulity in an informal conversation.
You don't think he won, do you?
No creés que él ganó, ¿verdad?