cree
“cree” means “he/she thinks” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
he/she thinks, he/she believes, you (formal) think/believe
Also: he/she supposes
📝 In Action
Ella cree que va a llover hoy.
A1She thinks it's going to rain today.
Mi hermano no me cree cuando le digo la verdad.
A2My brother doesn't believe me when I tell him the truth.
¿Usted cree que es una buena idea?
A2Do you (formal) think it's a good idea?
Cree en tus sueños.
B1Believe in your dreams.
he/she believes in, you (formal) believe in
Also: he/she trusts
📝 In Action
Mi abuela cree en los milagros.
B1My grandmother believes in miracles.
Él no cree en la política.
B1He doesn't believe in politics.
La entrenadora cree en su equipo.
A2The coach believes in her team.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "cree" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: cree
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'He believes in magic'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'crēdere', which meant 'to trust, believe, or entrust'. It has kept a very similar meaning over thousands of years.
First recorded: c. 950
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'cree' and 'piensa'?
They are very similar for expressing opinions ('he thinks'). 'Cree' often implies a belief that might not be based on hard facts, while 'piensa' can suggest more active thought or reasoning. In everyday conversation, they are often used interchangeably.
Is 'cree' only for 'he/she/you'?
Most of the time, yes. It's the form for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (you, formal). However, it's also the command form for 'tú' (you, informal). For example, a friend might tell you, '¡Cree en ti mismo!' which means 'Believe in yourself!'