Creyó (en. Believed)

/kreˈjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To assert or accept as true something that has not been proven.
She believed in her promises, despite the distrust.
Ella creyó en sus promesas, a pesar de la desconfianza.
To suppose or form an opinion about something.
Juan believed it was going to rain and took an umbrella.
Juan creyó que iba a llover y llevó paraguas.
To have faith or confidence in someone or something.
The community believed in the leadership of its mayor.
La comunidad creyó en el liderazgo de su alcalde.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to believe in
To have faith or trust in something or someone.
creer en
to believe that
To form an opinion or assumption about something.
creer que
to believe oneself
To have a certain perception of oneself.
creerse

Related Words

to believe
To regard as true what has not been proven.
creer
beliefs
Convictions or ideas that one holds as true.
creencias
credibility
Attribute of what is credible.
credibilidad

Slang Meanings

To be sure of something despite not having proof.
He believed he was right even though he could not prove it.
Él creyó que tenía la razón aunque no pudo probarlo.
To believe in something that seems unlikely.
She believed she could win the lottery without having bought a ticket.
Ella creyó que podía ganar la lotería sin haber comprado un boleto.