creemos
“creemos” means “we believe” in Spanish (stating a conviction or faith).
we believe, we think
Also: we trust
📝 In Action
Creemos que la nueva ley es justa.
A1We believe that the new law is fair.
No creemos en fantasmas, pero la historia era interesante.
A2We don't believe in ghosts, but the story was interesting.
¿Qué hora es? Creemos que son las tres.
A1What time is it? We think it's three o'clock.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: creemos
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'creemos' to express an opinion?
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📚 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)
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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').