Creían (en. They believed)

/kɾeˈjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To consider something as true or certain.
They believed that everything would turn out well.
Ellos creían que todo iba a salir bien.
To have an opinion or idea about something.
They always believed he was the best in his field.
Siempre creían que él era el mejor en su campo.
To trust in the existence or truth of a fact.
They believed in the possibility of a better future.
Creían en la posibilidad de un futuro mejor.

Etymology

From the verb 'creer', which comes from the Latin 'credere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they believed in magic
They had faith in the supernatural.
creían en la magia
they believed in their dreams
They trusted that their aspirations were possible.
creían en sus sueños
they believed that everything was possible
They had an optimistic mindset.
creían que todo era posible

Related Words

believe
To accept something as true.
creer
belief
Firm opinion or conviction.
creencia
believer
A person who has faith in a religion.
creyente

Slang Meanings

To have extreme faith in something unlikely.
Sometimes, he believed he could fly if he set his mind to it.
A veces, creía que podía volar si se lo proponía.
To think that a miracle is going to happen.
She believed that her luck would change overnight.
Ella creía que su suerte cambiaría de un día para otro.