creencia
belief
noun kreh-EN-syah Less Common
Origin: From Latin credentia, from credere (to believe).
Usage Note
Creencia refers to a conviction or article of faith, whether religious or personal, and is distinct from opinión (opinion, more casual) and fe (faith, implying trust and devotion). The plural creencias is common when discussing belief systems. The related verb is creer and the adjective is creyente.
Examples
"Sus creencias religiosas son muy profundas."
Natural Translation
His religious beliefs are very deep.
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