crees
“crees” means “you believe” in Spanish (Expressing a belief or faith).
you believe
Also: you think
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¿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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly asks someone if they believe in aliens?
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It comes from the Latin word 'crēdere,' which meant 'to trust, believe, or entrust.' It shares this root with the English word 'creed,' which is a statement of beliefs.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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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?'