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creas

KRAY-ahsˈkɾeas

“creas” means “(that) you believe” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

(that) you believeB1Verb (Conjugated Form)

expressing doubt or necessity

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you createA1Verb (Conjugated Form)

as a statement of fact (indicative)

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(that) you believe, (that) you thinkAlso: may you believe

Verb (Conjugated Form)B1regular (for this form) er
A person stands looking up thoughtfully as a soft, ethereal light shines down on their face, symbolizing the act of belief or acceptance.
infinitivecreer (to believe, to think)
gerundcreyendo
past Participlecreído

📝 In Action

No creo que creas en fantasmas.

B1

I don't think you believe in ghosts.

Es importante que creas en ti mismo.

B2

It is important that you believe in yourself.

Dudo que creas esa historia tan ridícula.

B1

I doubt you believe that ridiculous story.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • No creo que creas... – I don't think you believe...
  • Para que creas... – So that you may believe...

you createAlso: (that) you create

Verb (Conjugated Form)A1regular ar
A cheerful person is actively shaping a bright red clay pot with their hands on a simple wooden table, illustrating the act of creation.
infinitivecrear (to create, to make)
gerundcreando
past Participlecreado

📝 In Action

Tú creas el mejor arte de la ciudad.

A1

You create the best art in the city. (Indicative)

Quiero que creas tu propia empresa.

B1

I want you to create your own company. (Subjunctive)

¿Qué creas cuando tienes tiempo libre?

A2

What do you create when you have free time?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Creas oportunidades – You create opportunities
  • Creas un ambiente – You create an atmosphere

Indicative

Present

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

Imperfect

yocreía
túcreías
él/ella/ustedcreía
nosotroscreíamos
vosotroscreíais
ellos/ellas/ustedescreían

Preterite

yocreí
túcreíste
él/ella/ustedcreyó
nosotroscreímos
vosotroscreísteis
ellos/ellas/ustedescreyeron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

yocreyera/creyese
túcreyeras/creyeses
él/ella/ustedcreyera/creyese
nosotroscreyéramos/creyésemos
vosotroscreyerais/creyeseis
ellos/ellas/ustedescreyeran/creyesen
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Words that translate to "creas" in Spanish:

you create

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Quick Quiz: creas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'creas' (from creer/to believe) correctly?

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👥 Word Family
creencia(belief) — Noun
creador(creator) — Noun
creíble(believable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
veasleas
📚 Etymology

The two source verbs, 'creer' (to believe) and 'crear' (to create), come from different Latin roots: *credere* (to entrust, believe) and *creare* (to produce, bring forth). Despite their distinct histories, their modern Spanish conjugations for the 'tú' form have merged into 'creas'.

First recorded: Both verbs have existed in Spanish since the earliest documents, evolving directly from Vulgar Latin.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: crediFrench: crois

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if 'creas' means 'you believe' or 'you create'?

You must look at the context. If the sentence is about opinions, faith, or thinking, it's 'creer' (believe). If it's about making or designing something, it's 'crear' (create). Also, check the surrounding words: 'creas' (believe) is often used after 'no creo que' (I don't think that).

Is 'creas' indicative or subjunctive?

It depends on the infinitive! If it comes from 'creer' (believe), it is always the present subjunctive. If it comes from 'crear' (create), it can be either the present indicative ('You create') or the present subjunctive ('that you create').