The Present Tense of creer is used to express beliefs, opinions, or thoughts that you currently hold. For example, Creo que el cambio climático es un problema grave. (I believe that climate change is a serious problem.)

Creer is a regular -er verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Creer (to believe) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Creer generally means “to believe” or “to think”, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To believe (in something or someone): for example, Yo creo en Dios (I believe in God). Ella cree en la ciencia (She believes in science).

To think (to have an opinion): for example, Creo que tienes razón (I think you’re right). ¿Qué crees tú? (What do you think?)

To believe (to consider something to be true): for example, No creo que sea una buena idea (I don’t believe that’s a good idea). Creen que soy tonto (They think I’m stupid).

To believe (to trust or have faith in someone): for example, Creo en ti (I believe in you). No me crees, ¿verdad? (You don’t believe me, do you?)

Colloquial usage (to suppose or assume): for example, Creo que me voy (I think I’ll go). ¿Crees que va a llover? (Do you think it’s going to rain?)

Examples

Examples of Creer in the Present Tense

Yo creo que el nuevo restaurante es excelente. (I think the new restaurant is excellent.)

¿Crees que va a llover hoy? (Do you think it will rain today?)

Ella cree en la igualdad de derechos para todos. (She believes in equal rights for all.)

Creemos que el cambio climático es un problema urgente. (We believe that climate change is an urgent problem.)

¿Creéis que el equipo ganará el campeonato? (Do you all think the team will win the championship?)

Ellos creen que la educación es la clave para el éxito. (They believe that education is the key to success.)

Yo creo que es importante viajar y conocer nuevas culturas. (I think it’s important to travel and experience new cultures.)

¿Crees que el nuevo jefe es justo con todos los empleados? (Do you think the new boss is fair to all employees?)

Ella cree que la familia es lo más importante en la vida. (She believes that family is the most important thing in life.)

Creemos que la tecnología puede mejorar nuestras vidas. (We believe that technology can improve our lives.)

¿Creéis que el nuevo libro de ese autor será un éxito? (Do you all think the new book by that author will be a success?)

Ellos creen que el arte es una forma de expresión importante. (They believe that art is an important form of expression.)

Yo creo que es importante mantenerse en forma y hacer ejercicio. (I think it’s important to stay in shape and exercise.)

¿Crees que el nuevo proyecto será un desafío interesante? (Do you think the new project will be an interesting challenge?)

Ella cree que la honestidad es la mejor política. (She believes that honesty is the best policy.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Creer (to believe) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.