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A person standing outside, looking up at the sky with a thoughtful expression. A small, clear thought bubble above their head contains a fluffy rain cloud and a single drop of rain, representing an opinion.

creer Present Conjugation

creerto think

A1irregular (i changes to y) -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of creer is regular: creo, crees, cree, creemos, creéis, creen.

creer Present Forms

yocreo
crees
él/ella/ustedcree
nosotroscreemos
vosotroscreéis
ellos/ellas/ustedescreen

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to express current opinions, religious beliefs, or general thoughts about reality.

Notes on creer in the Present

Creer follows the standard pattern for -er verbs in the present tense. No spelling changes occur here.

Example Sentences

  • Creo que va a llover.

    I think it's going to rain.

    yo

  • ¿Crees en los fantasmas?

    Do you believe in ghosts?

  • Nosotros creemos que es una buena idea.

    We think it is a good idea.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'pienso' for every 'I think'.

    Correct: Use 'creo' when expressing an opinion or belief.

    Why: While 'pensar' is to think (mental process), 'creer' is used for holding an opinion or believing something to be true.

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