creéis
/kreh-EYS/
you (all) believe
Creéis (you all believe) is used when you accept a fact or statement as true.
creéis(Verb)
you (all) believe
?in a fact, statement, or system (Spain only)
you (all) trust
?in a person or idea (Spain only)
📝 In Action
¿De verdad creéis todo lo que dicen las noticias?
A1Do you [all] really believe everything the news says?
Creéis en vuestra capacidad para ganar.
A2You [all] believe in your ability to win.
💡 Grammar Points
Vosotros vs. Ustedes
Remember, 'creéis' is the informal way to address a group ('you all') used almost exclusively in Spain. In Latin America, you would use 'creen' (the 'ustedes' form) instead.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "creeis"
Correction: 'Creéis' must have an accent on the 'e' to separate the vowels and indicate the stress. Without it, the pronunciation is incorrect.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Indicative
When you state a belief or opinion using 'creéis,' the verb that follows usually stays in its normal form (indicative): 'Creéis que la Tierra es redonda' (You believe the Earth is round).
Creéis (you all think) is used when you are sharing your opinions or suppositions.
creéis(Verb)
you (all) think
?expressing an opinion or supposition (Spain only)
you (all) suppose
?guessing or hypothesizing (Spain only)
📝 In Action
¿Creéis que deberíamos irnos ya?
A2Do you [all] think we should leave now?
Creéis que es fácil, pero es muy complicado.
B1You [all] think it is easy, but it is very complicated.
💡 Grammar Points
Triggering the Subjunctive
When you use 'no creéis' (you don't think), the verb that follows often changes to a special form (subjunctive) because you are expressing doubt: 'No creéis que sea verdad' (You don't think it is true).
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking for Opinions
Using '¿Creéis que...?' is a very common way to ask a group of friends or colleagues in Spain for their collective opinion on a plan or situation.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: creéis
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'creéis' to ask a group of friends in Madrid if they think the party is over?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'creéis' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'e' is essential because it tells you to pronounce the vowels ('e' and 'i') separately, stressing the 'e' (kre-EYS). This breaks the normal diphthong rule and helps maintain the standard verb ending stress.
Is 'creéis' the same as 'creen'?
They both mean 'you all believe/think,' but they are used in different regions. 'Creéis' is the informal form for Spain. 'Creen' is the form used for all plural 'you' addresses in Latin America, and for formal plural addresses in Spain.