Creia (en. I believed)

/ˈkɾeia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To think or have faith in something as true.

I always believed that education was the key to success.

Siempre creía que la educación era la clave del éxito.

To accept the existence of something without having proof.

I used to believe in ghosts, but now I don't think so.

Antes creía en fantasmas, pero ahora no lo pienso.

To consider something as true.

She believed she could win the competition.

Ella creía que podía ganar la competencia.

From Latin 'credere', which means 'to believe'.

I thought so.

I was convinced it was true.

creía que sí

I couldn't believe my eyes.

I was surprised by what I saw.

no creía mis ojos

I believed in love at first sight.

I had faith in the idea of finding love instantly.

creía en el amor a primera vista

believe

To accept something as true based on evidence or faith.

creer

belief

The conviction or act of believing in something.

creencia

credible

That can be believed, plausible, that has foundation.

creíble

To believe in something very unlikely.

You’re so conceited, as if it were really possible.

Estás tan creído, como si realmente fuera posible.

To have blind faith in someone.

You’re so self-assured thinking that she will always tell you the truth.

Eres tan creído al pensar que siempre te dirá la verdad.