creería
“creería” means “would believe” in Spanish (expressing a hypothetical state of trust or acceptance).
would believe
Also: would think
📝 In Action
Yo creería que es mejor salir temprano.
B1I would think that it's better to leave early.
Si me lo dijeras tú, lo creería sin dudar.
B1If you told me, I would believe it without doubting.
Cualquiera creería que son hermanos.
B2Anyone would think they are siblings.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "creería" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: creería
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'I would believe it if I saw it,' which word do you use for 'would believe'?
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From the Latin word 'credere', which meant 'to trust' or 'to believe'. It is the same root that gave us the English words 'credit' and 'incredible'.
First recorded: 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'creería' and 'creía'?
'Creería' means 'would believe' (hypothetical), while 'creía' means 'used to believe' or 'was believing' (describing the past).
Is it 'creería' or 'creyera'?
'Creería' is used to say what *would* happen, whereas 'creyera' is a special form used after words like 'if' or 'hopefully' (e.g., 'si yo creyera...').