Crees (en. Do you believe)

/kɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To accept something as true or certain.
You believe in justice.
Tú crees en la justicia.
To hold oneself in a certain way.
She believes she is capable of achieving it.
Ella cree que es capaz de lograrlo.
To have an opinion about something.
What do you think about this news?
¿Qué crees sobre esta noticia?

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

What do you think?
Asking about someone's opinion.
¿Qué crees?
You think so
An expression that indicates doubt about a statement.
Crees que sí
You don't believe in tales
Indicates that someone does not believe in stories or rumors.
No crees en cuentos

Related Words

believe
A verb that means to accept something as true.
creer
conviction
Firmness in what one believes or holds.
convicción
faith
Complete trust in something, especially in religious beliefs.
fe

Slang Meanings

To believe blindly in something without doubt.
That person wholeheartedly believes in the conspiracy theory.
Esa persona cree a pie juntillas en la teoría de la conspiración.
To have faith in a situation or person.
She firmly believes they will win the match.
Ella cree a muerte en que ganarán el partido.