creencia

kre-EHN-syah

belief?something you accept as true or real

Also:conviction?a firmly held opinion,faith?religious or spiritual systems

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Es una creencia popular que las zanahorias mejoran la vista.

It is a popular belief that carrots improve your eyesight.

Mi creencia es que la educación es la clave del éxito.

My belief is that education is the key to success.

Debemos respetar las creencias de los demás.

We must respect the beliefs of others.

This word is feminine. Always use feminine markers like 'la creencia' or 'una creencia'.

To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to make 'creencias'. This is very common when talking about religion or culture.

Mistake: "Yo creencia que..."

Correction: Use the action word 'creer' (I believe = Yo creo). Use 'creencia' only as the name of the idea (The belief = La creencia).

If you want to say 'I believe', use the verb 'creer'. If you are talking about the idea itself as a thing, use 'creencia'.

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How would you say 'It is my belief' in Spanish?

creyente(believer) - noun

creíble(believable) - adjective

increíble(incredible) - adjective

Is 'creencia' only used for religion?

Not at all! You can use it for scientific theories, cultural traditions, or just a strong personal opinion you have about life.

Can I use 'creencia' to mean 'faith'?

Yes, especially in the plural form 'creencias'. However, if you want to talk about 'faith' in a general sense, the word 'fe' is more common.