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    Creerse (en. To believe (in oneself))

    [kɾeˈeɾse]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To think that one has certain qualities or abilities.
    He thinks he is an expert in the subject.
    Él se cree un experto en la materia.
    To hold an opinion about oneself that may not be objective.
    She thinks she is the smartest in the class.
    Ella se cree la más inteligente de la clase.
    To accept as true something related to oneself.
    You shouldn't believe everything they say about you.
    No debes creerte todo lo que dicen de ti.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb creer with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to think one is the center of the universe
    To believe that one is very important or the center of attention.
    creerse el ombligo del mundo
    to think one is something
    To accept as true something that is heard or seen.
    creerse algo

    Related Words

    believe
    To accept as truth something that is said or assumed.
    creer
    dream
    Unrealistic belief or aspiration.
    sueño

    Slang Meanings

    To think one is the last Coca-Cola in the desert.
    That girl thinks she is the last Coca-Cola in the desert, but she isn't that special.
    Esa chica se cree la última Coca-Cola en el desierto, pero no es tan especial.
    To think one is a genius.
    He thinks he is a football genius, but he barely plays on his team.
    Se cree un crack del fútbol, pero apenas juega en su equipo.