This form 'crean' is used when talking about multiple people ('ellos' or 'ellas') or when formally addressing a group ('ustedes').

Identifying the Speaker

Remember this form comes from CREAR (to create/make), not CREER (to believe). The indicative forms sound different: ellos 'crean' (create) vs. ellos 'creen' (believe).

Creation vs. Belief

Extremely common, used daily in conversation about making or establishing things.

Confusing Indicative and Subjunctive

'Crean' is the special verb form (subjunctive) required when the main part of the sentence expresses doubt, desire, or emotion about what 'they' or 'you all' believe. Example: 'Dudo que crean' (I doubt that they believe).

The Subjunctive Trigger

If you state a belief as a fact, use 'creen' (indicative): 'Ellos creen en Dios.' (They believe in God). If you express doubt or desire, use 'crean' (subjunctive): 'Espero que crean el reporte.' (I hope they believe the report).

Belief vs. Fact

Very common, essential for expressing opinions, doubts, and wishes about others.

Comprehensive guide to the Spanish verb form 'crean,' which is the 3rd person plural for both 'crear' (to create, indicative) and 'creer' (to believe, subjunctive). Includes full conjugation tables and usage examples.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations