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creencia

belief

noun kreh-EN-syah Less Common
Mind & Emotions Values

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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