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créeme

KRAY-eh-meh

Command (Imperative Verb + Pronoun)A2regular (-er) with orthographic changes and required accent er
Believe me?Used to ask for trust or sincerity.,Trust me?Used when vouching for a statement.

Quick Reference

infinitivecreer
gerundcreyendo
past Participlecreído

📝 In Action

Tienes que venir, créeme, será la mejor fiesta del año.

A2

You have to come, believe me, it will be the best party of the year.

Te lo prometo, créeme, no le diré nada a nadie.

B1

I promise you, trust me, I won't tell anyone anything.

Créeme, es más difícil de lo que parece, pero vale la pena.

B1

Believe me, it's harder than it looks, but it's worth it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • confía (trust (in the tú form))
  • es verdad (it's true)

Common Collocations

  • Por favor, créeme. – Please, believe me.
  • Créeme o no. – Believe me or not.

💡 Grammar Points

It's a two-word command

The word 'créeme' is actually two words combined: the command 'cree' (believe) and the small object word 'me' (me). Spanish often sticks object words right onto the end of affirmative commands.

Why the Accent Mark?

The accent on the 'e' (créeme) is crucial. It tells you where to put the stress when pronouncing the word, keeping it on the original verb sound, even though the extra word ('me') has been attached.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Accent

Mistake: "Creeme (without the accent)"

Correction: The correct form is créeme. If you forget the accent, native speakers might not understand where the stress is supposed to be, or they might confuse it with other words.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Formal Form

If you are speaking to someone formally (using 'usted'), you must change it to 'Créame' (believe/trust me, formally).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: créeme

Question 1 of 2

Which form is the correct formal (usted) equivalent of 'créeme'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

creer(to believe) - verb
la creencia(belief) - noun
creído(believed; conceited (adj.)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'Créeme' and 'Creer'?

'Creer' is the base verb meaning 'to believe.' 'Créeme' is a specific command that translates to 'Believe me' or 'Trust me,' directed informally at one person.

Why does 'créeme' have an accent if the original verb 'cree' doesn't?

Spanish rules dictate that when you attach a pronoun (like 'me') to an affirmative command, you must add an accent mark if the resulting word has three or more syllables. This is necessary to keep the spoken stress on the original main syllable of the verb.