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creencia

kre-EHN-syah/kɾeˈenθja/

“creencia” means “belief” in Spanish (something you accept as true or real).

belief

Also: conviction, faith
NounfB1
A small child planting a tiny seed in the soil with a look of hope and confidence.

📝 In Action

Es una creencia popular que las zanahorias mejoran la vista.

B1

It is a popular belief that carrots improve your eyesight.

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

B1

My belief is that education is the key to success.

Debemos respetar las creencias de los demás.

B2

We must respect the beliefs of others.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • duda (doubt)
  • incredulidad (disbelief)

Common Collocations

  • creencia arraigada – deeply-rooted belief
  • sistema de creencias – belief system
  • libertad de creencia – freedom of belief

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "creencia" in Spanish:

belief→conviction→faith→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: creencia

Question 1 of 1

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
creer(to believe) — Verb
creyente(believer) — Noun
creíble(believable) — Adjective
increíble(incredible) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Traces back to the Spanish verb 'creer' (to believe), which comes from the Latin word 'credere'. The ending '-encia' is used to turn an action into a noun, or a 'thing'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: credenceFrench: croyance

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.