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creemos

kreh-EH-mohs/kɾeˈe.mos/

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

we believe, we think

Also: 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

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "creemos" in Spanish:

we believewe thinkwe trust

✏️ 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').