Inklingo

creemos

kreh-EH-mohskɾeˈe.mos

creemos means we believe in Spanish (stating a conviction or faith).

we believe, we thinkAlso: we trust

VerbA1regular (with minor spelling changes in some tenses) er
A colorful storybook illustration showing two stylized people, standing side-by-side and holding hands, gazing together towards a small, radiant golden star floating above them, symbolizing shared belief.
past Participlecreído
infinitivecreer
gerundcreyendo

📝 In Action

Creemos que la nueva ley es justa.

A1

We believe that the new law is fair.

No creemos en fantasmas, pero la historia era interesante.

A2

We don't believe in ghosts, but the story was interesting.

¿Qué hora es? Creemos que son las tres.

A1

What time is it? We think it's three o'clock.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pensamos (we think)
  • opinamos (we are of the opinion)

Common Collocations

  • Creemos firmementeWe firmly believe
  • Creemos que síWe think so

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yocreyera
creyeras
él/ella/ustedcreyera
nosotroscreyéramos
vosotroscreyerais
ellos/ellas/ustedescreyeran

Present Subjunctive

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

Indicative

Preterite

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

Imperfect

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

Present

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

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Words that translate to "creemos" in Spanish:

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: creemos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these sentences correctly uses 'creemos' to express an opinion?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
tememosleemos
📚 Etymology

Comes directly from the Latin verb *credere*, which meant 'to believe' or 'to entrust.' The Spanish form kept the core meaning of having faith or accepting something as true.

First recorded: Before the 10th century (as *creer* in Old Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: crediamoPortuguese: cremos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'creemos' the same as 'we think' in English?

Yes, 'creemos' often translates to 'we think' when expressing an opinion, assumption, or shared idea. For example, 'Creemos que va a llover' means 'We think it's going to rain.'

How do I say 'we create' instead of 'we believe'?

The verb 'crear' (to create) is very similar but spelled differently. 'We create' is 'creamos' (note the 'a'), while 'we believe' is 'creemos' (note the 'e').