crees
/kreh-ess/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Crees que va a llover mañana?
A1Do you think it's going to rain tomorrow?
¿Crees en fantasmas?
A1Do you believe in ghosts?
Si tú crees que es una buena idea, lo haré.
A2If you believe it's a good idea, I'll do it.
No puedo creer que no me crees.
B1I can't believe that you don't believe me.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
'Crees' is the form of 'creer' (to believe/think) you use when talking to one person you know well (a 'tú'). The '-es' ending is a super common signal for the 'tú' form of verbs that end in '-er'.
Asking for Opinions
To ask 'Do you think that...?', the pattern is almost always '¿Crees que...?'. It's a perfect phrase for starting conversations.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Believing 'in' vs. Believing 'that'
Mistake: "¿Crees en la película es buena?"
Correction: Use 'crees EN' for things you have faith in ('¿Crees en la magia?'). Use 'crees QUE' to state an opinion ('¿Crees que la película es buena?').
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Doubt
If a friend tells you something surprising, you can just ask, '¿Tú crees?' with a questioning tone. It works just like saying 'Really?' or 'You think so?' in English.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: crees
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly asks someone if they believe in aliens?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'crees' and 'piensas'?
They are very similar and often interchangeable! Generally, use 'crees' for beliefs or gut feelings ('¿Crees en el destino?'). Use 'piensas' when you are actively thinking or reasoning something out. But for saying 'I think that...', both 'creo que' and 'pienso que' are very common.
Is 'crees' formal or informal?
'Crees' is the informal 'you' (tú). If you were speaking to someone formally (usted), you would use 'cree'. For example, '¿Usted cree que es posible?'