creí
“creí” means “I believed” in Spanish (Expressing a past belief or faith in something/someone.).
I believed
Also: I thought
📝 In Action
Creí que la película empezaba a las siete.
A2I thought the movie started at seven.
Siempre creí en tu capacidad para lograrlo.
B1I always believed in your ability to achieve it.
Por un segundo, creí que me llamabas a mí.
B1For a second, I thought you were calling me.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "creí" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: creí
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses `creí` to describe a sudden thought in the past?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
It comes from the Latin word `credere`, which means 'to believe, to trust, or to entrust'. This Latin root is also the source of English words like 'credit', 'credible', and 'creed'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `creí` and `pensé`? They both mean 'I thought'.
Great question! They are very similar and often interchangeable. `Creí` often implies a stronger sense of belief or faith in something. `Pensé` is more about a general thought or opinion. For example, `Creí en ti` (I believed in you) is much stronger than `Pensé en ti` (I thought about you).
Why does the accent mark on `creí` matter so much?
The accent on the final 'í' is super important because it tells you how to pronounce the word and that it's a past tense form for 'yo' (I). Without it, it wouldn't be a recognized word. This little mark carries all the grammatical weight!