The Conditional Mood of creer is used to express what you would believe, think, or suppose in a hypothetical situation, for example: Creería en los milagros si los viera. (I would believe in miracles if I saw them.)

Creer is a regular verb in Spanish, so its conditional forms follow the typical pattern of dropping the infinitive ending and adding the corresponding conditional endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of creer is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations, often with an implication of doubt or uncertainty.

Belief or opinion: For example, Yo creería que es una buena idea (I would believe that it’s a good idea). This usage expresses a hypothetical belief or opinion about something.

Possibility or likelihood: For example, Creería que va a llover (I would think it’s going to rain). This usage suggests a possibility or likelihood of something happening.

Doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creería que es verdad (I wouldn’t believe that it’s true). This usage expresses doubt or uncertainty about something.

Polite request or suggestion (colloquial): For example, ¿Creería que puede ayudarme? (Would you believe/think you could help me?). This colloquial usage softens a request or suggestion.

Sarcasm or irony (colloquial): For example, Sí, claro, yo creería eso (Yeah, right, I would believe that). This colloquial usage conveys sarcasm or irony.

Examples

Examples of Andar in the Conditional Mood

Si creerías en ti mismo, podrías lograr cualquier cosa. (If you believed in yourself, you could achieve anything.)

Aunque parezca imposible, creeríamos en su inocencia hasta que se demuestre lo contrario. (Even though it seems impossible, we would believe in their innocence until proven otherwise.)

Los fanáticos creerían cualquier rumor sobre su ídolo. (The fans would believe any rumor about their idol.)

Después de ver las pruebas, creería que el acusado es culpable. (After seeing the evidence, I would believe that the accused is guilty.)

Mis padres creerían que estoy loco si les contara sobre mis planes de viajar al espacio. (My parents would think I’m crazy if I told them about my plans to travel to space.)

¿Creerías en la vida extraterrestre si vieras una nave espacial? (Would you believe in extraterrestrial life if you saw a spaceship?)

Aunque parezca una locura, creeríamos en la teoría de la conspiración si tuviéramos pruebas sólidas. (Even though it seems crazy, we would believe in the conspiracy theory if we had solid proof.)

Los científicos creerían en el cambio climático si vieran los datos empíricos. (Scientists would believe in climate change if they saw the empirical data.)

Después de ver su portafolio, creería que es un artista talentoso. (After seeing their portfolio, I would believe they are a talented artist.)

Si creerías en las supersticiones, no caminarías bajo una escalera. (If you believed in superstitions, you wouldn’t walk under a ladder.)

Aunque parezca mentira, creeríamos en la magia si la viéramos con nuestros propios ojos. (Even though it seems like a lie, we would believe in magic if we saw it with our own eyes.)

Los niños creerían en Santa Claus si sus padres les dijeran que es real. (Children would believe in Santa Claus if their parents told them he’s real.)

Después de ver las noticias, creería que el mundo está lleno de conflictos. (After watching the news, I would believe that the world is full of conflicts.)

Si creerías en los horóscopos, tomarías decisiones basadas en tu signo zodiacal. (If you believed in horoscopes, you would make decisions based on your zodiac sign.)

Aunque parezca increíble, creeríamos en los milagros si fuéramos testigos de uno. (Even though it seems incredible, we would believe in miracles if we witnessed one.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.