crea
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Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella crea arte muy original.
A1She creates very original art.
El presidente crea un nuevo ministerio.
B1The president creates a new ministry.
¡Crea tu propia historia!
A2Create your own story! (Informal command)
💡 Grammar Points
Indicative vs. Imperative
The form 'crea' is used in two ways: to state a fact ('él crea') or to give an informal command to one person ('¡Crea!').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Tú and Usted Commands
Mistake: "Using 'crea' for a formal command (Usted)."
Correction: The formal command is '¡Cree!' (with an 'e'). '¡Crea!' is for informal friends and family (tú).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Art and Ideas
Use 'crea' when talking about artistic, intellectual, or conceptual production, like creating a song, a theory, or a positive atmosphere.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: crea
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'crea' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'crea' means 'creates' or 'believes'?
You must look at the context and the subject. If the sentence is a simple statement about 'he/she/it,' it usually means 'creates' (from 'crear'). If it follows a verb that expresses desire or doubt (like 'quiero que...' or 'dudo que...'), it almost always means 'believes' (from 'creer'), as these phrases require the special subjunctive mood.
Is 'crea' an irregular verb form?
No, both the verb 'crear' (to create) and the verb 'creer' (to believe) are considered regular in their present tense forms, which is where 'crea' comes from. They follow the standard conjugation patterns for -AR and -ER verbs, respectively.