creer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to believe / to think
The preterite conjugation of creer (regular -er verb, ranked #18). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | creí |
| tú | creíste |
| él/ella/Ud. | creyó |
| nosotros | creímos |
| vosotros | creísteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | creyeron |
Example sentence
Ayer yo creí.
Yesterday I believe / to think.
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