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creer Present Subjunctive Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of creer is regular: crea, creas, crea, creamos, creáis, crean.

creer Present Subjunctive Forms

yocrea
creas
él/ella/ustedcrea
nosotroscreamos
vosotroscreáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescrean

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Crucially, use the subjunctive when you express doubt or denial (e.g., 'No creo que...'). If you are certain ('Creo que...'), use the indicative.

Notes on creer in the Present Subjunctive

Creer is regular in the subjunctive, but it looks very similar to the verb 'crear' (to create). Be careful with the vowels!

Example Sentences

  • No creo que él crea mi historia.

    I don't think he believes my story.

    él/ella/usted

  • Dudo que ellos nos crean.

    I doubt they believe us.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Espero que creas en ti mismo.

    I hope you believe in yourself.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'crea' after 'Creo que...'.

    Correct: Use the indicative: 'Creo que él viene'.

    Why: Affirmative belief (creer que) triggers the indicative. Only doubt or negation (no creer que) triggers the subjunctive.

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