creerme
“creerme” means “to believe me” in Spanish (when the speaker is the object of the belief).
to believe me
Also: to believe myself
📝 In Action
Tienes que creerme; no estoy mintiendo.
A1You have to believe me; I am not lying.
Decidió no creerme después de todo lo que pasó.
A2He decided not to believe me after everything that happened.
Si vas a hacer el proyecto, debes creerte capaz de terminarlo.
B1If you are going to do the project, you must believe yourself capable of finishing it. (Note: Here it's 'creerte' using the 'tú' form.)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: creerme
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the attached pronoun form of 'creer'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'creer' comes from the Latin verb *credere*, meaning 'to believe,' 'to trust,' or 'to entrust.' The 'me' is simply the Spanish object pronoun attached to the end.
First recorded: The base verb 'creer' has been used in Spanish since its early formation, derived directly from Vulgar Latin.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'creerme' reflexive?
'Creerme' is not inherently reflexive. It is usually used as a simple direct object pronoun meaning 'to believe *me*.' The reflexive form is 'creerse' (e.g., 'creerse capaz' - to believe oneself capable), but 'creerme' can function as the reflexive for 'yo' (myself) when attached to an infinitive.
How do I use 'creerme' in a negative sentence?
When the verb is conjugated, the 'me' moves to the front, and the 'no' goes before the 'me.' Example: 'No me creyó' (He didn't believe me).