Creido (en. Believed)

/kɾeˈiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having a high opinion of oneself.
He is a conceited person; he always talks about his achievements.
Es un creído, siempre habla de sus logros.
Someone who boasts about what they have or what they do.
That guy is so conceited; he won't stop bragging about his new car.
Ese chico es tan creído, no deja de presumir su coche nuevo.
Confident in their own importance or abilities.
Don't be so conceited; there are people who are better than you.
No seas tan creído, hay personas que son mejores que tú.

Etymology

Derives from the participle of the verb 'creer', which implies a belief in oneself or an exaggeration of merits.

Common Phrases and Expressions

believed by everyone
Someone who feels superior to others.
creído por todos
to be a conceited person
Having an attitude of superiority or bragging.
ser un creído
don't be conceited
Advice to avoid arrogance.
no seas creído

Related Words

to consider oneself
To assume an attitude of superiority.
creerse
credibility
The ability to be believed or considered truthful.
creibilidad

Slang Meanings

Braggart
That guy is a braggart; he always thinks he's the best.
Ese es un fanfarrón, siempre se cree el mejor.
Show-off
Don't talk to me with that show-off who always thinks he's famous.
No me hables con ese pavo que siempre se cree famoso.