creó
kreh-OH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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?
💡 Grammar Points
The Simple Past (Preterite)
This form tells you that the action started and finished completely in the past, like a single, completed event.
Third Person Singular
The accent mark over the 'o' is crucial! It tells you this verb form is for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (you formal).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "Escribir 'creo' en lugar de 'creó'."
Correction: Writing 'creo' (I believe/I create) instead of 'creó'. The accent changes the meaning and the time: 'creo' is now, 'creó' is the past.
⭐ Usage Tips
Easily Confused Verbs
Be careful not to confuse 'creó' (from crear, to create) with 'creyó' (from creer, to believe). They sound similar but mean different things!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: creó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'creó'?
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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).