creas

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Verb (Conjugated Form)B1regular (for this form) er

(that) you believe?expressing doubt or necessity,(that) you think?expressing opinion or uncertainty

Also:may you believe?in formal wishes or commands

Quick Reference

infinitivecreer (to believe, to think)

gerundcreyendo

past Participlecreído

📝 In Action

No creo que creas en fantasmas.

I don't think you believe in ghosts.

Es importante que creas en ti mismo.

It is important that you believe in yourself.

Dudo que creas esa historia tan ridícula.

I doubt you believe that ridiculous story.

Word Connections

Synonyms

opines (you state an opinion)
pienses (you think)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

The Subjunctive Trigger

This 'creas' form is mandatory after expressions of doubt or denial, like 'no creo que' (I don't believe that) or 'dudo que' (I doubt that). English doesn't change the verb form here, but Spanish must!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong 'you' form

Mistake: "Using 'tú crees' after 'No creo que...' (e.g., No creo que tú crees)"

Correction: The correct form is 'No creo que tú creas.' Remember, doubt requires this special verb form.

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on Emotion

Use 'creas' (subjunctive) when the sentence expresses a feeling, doubt, wish, or necessity. Use 'crees' (indicative) only when stating a certain fact.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: creas

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

Word Family

creencia(belief) - noun

creador(creator) - noun

creíble(believable) - adjective

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').