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The meaning of the Spanish word "creen" and how you use it

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creen
(v.) (present) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) think [lit. "believe"]
Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Creen que tienen la razón , ¿ verdad ?
They think they're right, don't they?
¿ Ustedes creen que esta idea es buena ?
Do you think that this idea is good?
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HBO's "The Pelayos"
Creen que pueden entrar al casino y eso no lo puedo permitir .
They think they can come into the casino and that I cannot allow.
42 Things Moms Say
Acaso ustedes creen que yo soy la nana , ¿ ah ?
Perhaps you think that I am the maid, huh?
The Intern - Official Trailer
Nuestros inversores creen que un CEO experimentado podría aliviarte de trabajo .
Our investors believe that an experienced CEO could alleviate the work for you.
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creen
(v.) (present) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) believe
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Ellos creen en los extraterrestres .
They believe in aliens.
¿ Ustedes creen en Dios ?
Do you believe in God?
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Superstitions in Spanish - Part 2 of 2
Los supersticiosos también creen que hay objetos y situaciones que traen buena suerte ,
The superstitious also believe that there are objects and situations that bring good luck,
Draw My Life: Juan Gabriel
Lo curioso es que no nació en Ciudad Juárez como muchos creen .
The interesting part is that he wasn't born in Ciudad Juárez like many believe.
"Telephony" - Jorge Drexler
Aunque todos creen que han inventado algo y siguen siendo las mismas las canciones .
Although everyone believes that they've invented something and the songs continue being the same.
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se...creen
(reflex. v.) (present) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) believe The non-reflexive form of this verb may be used with little to no change in meaning. The reflexive form is used to give more emphasis.

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Ellos se creen toda la historia .
The believe the whole story.
Ellos se creen que van a ganar .
They believe they're going to win.
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Magic! How to Make Coins Disappear
y se creen que simplemente has girado la mano .
and they believe that you have simply turned your hand.
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se...creen
(reflex. v.) (present) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) consider themselves/yourselves; think you/they are

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Se creen muy inteligentes .
They consider themselves very smart.
¿ Quiénes se creen que son ?
Who do you think you are?
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creen
(v.) (present subjunctive) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) create; start
Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

Content Editor
Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Les pedí que creen un proyecto nuevo .
I asked them to start a new project.
Ustedes creen la presentación y luego la vemos juntos .
You create the presentation and then we see it together.
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All You Need to Know About Vaccines - Part 1 of 3
Las vacunas engañan a nuestros cuerpos para que creen células de memoria y nos inmunicen frente a una enfermedad .
Vaccines trick our bodies into creating memory cells to immunize us against a disease.
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