creíste
“creíste” means “you believed” in Spanish (past action, informal singular 'tú').
you believed
Also: you thought
📝 In Action
¿De verdad creíste que el partido ya había terminado?
A2Did you really believe the game was already over?
Tú creíste que yo estaba bromeando, pero era cierto.
B1You thought I was joking, but it was true.
Si creíste eso, es porque no me conoces bien.
A2If you believed that, it's because you don't know me well.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: creíste
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'creíste' correctly?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish verb 'creer' comes directly from the Latin word *credere*, which meant 'to entrust' or 'to believe.'
First recorded: Around the 10th-12th century (as 'creer' or similar forms in Old Spanish).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'creíste' have an accent mark on the 'i'?
The accent mark is there to make sure you pronounce the 'e' and the 'í' as two separate sounds, not blended together. It marks the stress and breaks what would otherwise be a single syllable sound.
How is 'creíste' different from 'creyó'?
'Creíste' means 'you believed' (referring to tú, the informal 'you'). 'Creyó' means 'he, she, or formal you (usted) believed'.