Creer (en. Believe)
/kɾeˈeɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To accept something as true or real.
She believes in the honesty of her friends.
Ella cree en la honestidad de sus amigos.
To have an opinion or idea about something.
I believe that it will rain tomorrow.
Creo que mañana lloverá.
To have faith or trust in someone or something.
He believes in God.
Él cree en Dios.
Etymology
From Latin credĕre.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to believe wholeheartedly
To believe something unconditionally.
creer a pies juntillas
to believe in
To have faith or trust in something or someone.
creer en
to not believe a word
To have no trust in what is said.
no creer ni una palabra
Related Words
belief
The action of believing; the conviction one has about something.
creencia
credible
That can be believed; that is trustworthy.
creíble
credibility
Quality of being credible.
credibilidad
Slang Meanings
To be convinced of something
I believe that the movie is the best.
Yo creo que la película es la mejor.
To have confidence in something
I didn't believe the gossip I heard.
No creí en el chisme que escuché.