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"Don't believe" is a form of "believe", a transitive verb which is often translated as "creer". "Basically" is an adverb which is often translated as "básicamente". Learn more about the difference between "basically" and "don't believe" below.
basically(
bey
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sih
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kli
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. básicamente
Basically, he is looking for any excuse to be with you all the time.Básicamente, está buscando cualquier excusa para estar contigo todo el tiempo.
b. fundamentalmente
I didn't include you on the team because you're basically still a rookie.No te incluí en el equipo porque eres fundamentalmente un novato.
believe(
buh
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liv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to trust)
a. creer
Do you believe what she told us the other day?¿Creen lo que nos contó el otro día?
I don't believe you when you say you're not lying.No te creo cuando dices que no estás mintiendo.
2. (to think)
a. creer
I believe he'll be back from vacation next week.Creo que regresará de las vacaciones la semana que viene.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. creer
I believe in our government's ability to handle this crisis.Creo en la habilidad de nuestro gobierno de tratar esta crisis.
My son hasn't believed in Santa Claus since he was seven.Mi hijo no ha creído en Santa Claus desde que tenía siete años.
4. (to endorse)
b. ser partidario de
I believe in exercising and eating healthily.Soy partidario de hacer ejercicio y comer comida saludable.
