creído
“creído” means “conceited” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
conceited, stuck up
Also: arrogant
📝 In Action
No me gusta trabajar con él, es un poco creído.
B1I don't like working with him, he's a bit conceited.
Ella es tan creída que piensa que sabe más que el profesor.
B2She is so stuck up that she thinks she knows more than the professor.
¡No seas creído! Nadie te pidió tu opinión.
B1Don't be so arrogant! Nobody asked for your opinion.
believed
📝 In Action
Nunca he creído en fantasmas.
A2I have never believed in ghosts.
El rumor fue creído por la mayoría.
B1The rumor was believed by the majority.
¿Has creído la noticia?
A2Have you believed the news?
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Words that translate to "creído" in Spanish:
conceited→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: creído
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'creído' to describe someone's personality?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Creído' comes directly from the Latin verb 'credere,' meaning 'to trust' or 'to believe.' The modern Spanish form developed the specific meaning of 'arrogant' because if someone is too sure of themselves, they are 'believing' their own hype or importance too much.
First recorded: 13th century (as a form of creer)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'creído' have an accent mark on the 'i'?
The accent mark (tilde) is used to ensure the 'e' and 'i' are pronounced as two separate syllables (cre-í-do). Without it, they might blend together, changing the sound.
Is 'creído' always negative?
Yes, when used as an adjective describing a person, 'creído' is always negative, meaning arrogant, self-important, or conceited.