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creer

to believe; to think

verb kreh-EHR Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin credere, 'to trust, believe.'

Usage Note

Creer in affirmative sentences often triggers the indicative in a following clause (creo que tiene razón), while in negative sentences it triggers the subjunctive (no creo que tenga razón). Note the written accent on the past participle creído to avoid the diphthong. Creer en means 'to believe in' (God, ghosts), distinct from creer que ('to think that').

Examples

"Creo que tienes razón."

Natural Translation

I think you are right.

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