creó
“creó” means “created” in Spanish (past action: he/she/it/you formal).
created
Also: established, founded
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El artista creó una escultura de metal.
A1The artist created a metal sculpture.
Ella creó la empresa hace diez años.
A2She founded the company ten years ago.
¿Quién creó este problema?
A1Who created this problem?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: creó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'creó'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish verb *crear* comes directly from the Latin word *creare*, which meant 'to bring forth, produce, or make.' It has always been related to the idea of genesis and production.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'creó' and 'crea'?
'Creó' (with the accent) means 'he/she/it created' and refers to a finished action in the past. 'Crea' (no accent) means 'he/she/it creates' and refers to an action happening now, or a general truth.
Does 'creó' ever mean 'I created'?
No. 'Creó' is only used for the third person singular (he, she, it) or the formal 'you' (usted). The form for 'I created' is 'creé' (with two accents).