Verb
/kɾeˈeɾ/
"Creer" is a Spanish verb that primarily means "to believe." It is commonly used in everyday conversation and can indicate a conviction, opinion, or assumption about something. For example, one might say "creo que va a llover" (I believe it's going to rain) to express their belief about the weather.
"Creer" is a frequently used verb in the Spanish language, prevalent in both oral and written contexts. Its straightforward meaning makes it a foundational verb in many conversational exchanges.
Creo que la película es interesante.
(I believe that the movie is interesting.)
Si crees en ti mismo, puedes lograr cualquier cosa.
(If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything.)
Ella cree que mañana será un buen día.
(She believes that tomorrow will be a good day.)
"Creer" is often found in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, reflecting beliefs, opinions, and assumptions in different contexts.
Yo creo a pies juntillas en sus promesas.
(I believe in his promises wholeheartedly.)
Creer en cuentos de hadas.
(To believe in fairy tales; to be unrealistic.)
No hay que creer en cuentos de hadas; la vida es difícil.
(One must not believe in fairy tales; life is hard.)
Creer lo imposible.
(To believe the impossible.)
A veces, es necesario creer lo imposible para superar obstáculos.
(Sometimes, it is necessary to believe the impossible to overcome obstacles.)
Creer que todo es blanco o negro.
(To believe that everything is black or white; to be dogmatic.)
The word "creer" is derived from the Latin "credere," which means "to believe or to trust." This Latin root is also the source of related words in various Romance languages.