crea
“crea” means “creates” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
creates, create
Also: makes, designs
📝 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)
believes, believe
Also: thinks
📝 In Action
Es importante que él crea en sí mismo.
A2It is important that he believe in himself. (Subjunctive)
Quiero que usted crea mi versión de la historia.
B1I want you (formal) to believe my version of the story. (Subjunctive)
¡Crea lo que le digo, por favor!
A2Believe what I am telling you, please! (Formal command)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: crea
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'crea' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'crea' is a homograph—one spelling with two different origins. The conjugation meaning 'to create' comes from the Latin *creare* (to produce, to make). The conjugation meaning 'to believe' comes from the Latin *credere* (to entrust, to believe).
First recorded: Both roots entered Spanish during the Old Spanish period (before the 13th century).
Cognates (Related words)
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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.