Creer can introduce a belief or opinion and can also describe trust in an idea.

The idea

In the present use creo with yo, cree with ella and creemos with nosotros.

Examples

  • Creo que la tienda abre a las nueve.I think the shop opens at nine.
  • Ella cree que el tren llegará a tiempo.She believes the train will arrive on time.
  • Creemos que esta respuesta es correcta.We believe this answer is correct.
  • ¿Crees en esa explicación?Do you believe that explanation?
  • No creo que la puerta esté abierta.I do not think the door is open.
  • Ellos creen en la importancia de escuchar.They believe in the importance of listening.

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Watch out

Use creo que for an opinion, without de before que; no creo que commonly takes the subjunctive.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ que la tienda abre a las nueve. (creo / creyo)

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    creo

    Creo is the present form for yo.

  2. Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ que la respuesta es correcta. (creemos / creimos)

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    creemos

    Creemos is the present form for nosotros.

  3. Choose the conjunction introducing an opinion: Tengo la opinión de que el plan es útil: creo ___ el plan es útil. (que / de que)

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    que

    The opinion is introduced by que, without de.

Use it today

Give an opinion about a plan and say whether you believe an explanation.