creías
“creías” means “you used to believe” in Spanish (Past habit or state of mind (tú form)).
you used to believe, you thought
Also: you were believing
📝 In Action
¿De verdad creías que era tan fácil?
A2Did you really believe that it was that easy?
Antes no creías en fantasmas, ¿qué cambió?
A1Before, you didn't use to believe in ghosts. What changed?
Creías que la reunión empezaba a las nueve, pero era a las diez.
B1You thought the meeting started at nine, but it was at ten.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: creías
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'creías' to describe a past habit?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *credere*, which originally meant 'to entrust' or 'to rely upon,' and later evolved into 'to hold as true' or 'to believe.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 10th-12th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'creías' have an accent mark?
The accent on the 'í' is used to break up the vowel sound, ensuring that 'e' and 'i' are pronounced separately (cre-í-as) rather than blended together quickly. This happens in the imperfect tense of many -er and -ir verbs when the stem ends in a vowel.
What is the difference between 'creías' and 'pensabas'?
Both mean 'you thought' or 'you believed' in the past. 'Creías' usually relates to faith, trust, or holding a strong opinion. 'Pensabas' is often used for mental processes, planning, or simple opinions.