Creerlo (en. Believe it)

/kɾeˈeɾlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Accept or take for granted something that is said.
I can't believe it, it seems too good to be true.
No puedo creerlo, parece demasiado bueno para ser verdad.
Trust in the truth of something.
I always try to believe it when they tell me a story.
Siempre trato de creerlo cuando me cuentan una historia.
Accept the existence of an idea or concept.
Do you really believe in ghosts? I can't believe it.
¿De verdad crees en fantasmas? Yo no puedo creerlo.

Etymology

From the verb 'believe' derived from the Latin 'credere' plus the pronoun 'it'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I can't believe it
Expression used to express disbelief.
no puedo creerlo
believe it or not
Phrase that indicates the possibility of accepting something as true or not.
creerlo o no
if you don't believe it, ask
Used to suggest confirming the truth of something.
si no lo crees, pregúntale a
I'm telling you seriously, believe it
Statement to reinforce the truth of what is said.
te lo digo en serio, créelo

Related Words

belief
Conviction that something is true or real.
creencia
believer
Person who has a belief or faith, especially in a religious context.
creyente
credible
That can be believed or accepted as true.
creíble

Slang Meanings

It's hard to believe.
That story is incredible, I can't believe it!
Esa historia es increíble, ¡no puedo creerlo!
An exaggeration or joke.
When he said he had a dragon as a pet, I thought he was believing it.
Cuando dijo que tenía un dragón como mascota, pensé que estaba creyéndolo.