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"Cree" is a form of "creer", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to believe". "Piensa" is a form of "piensa", a phrase which is often translated as "think". Learn more about the difference between "cree" and "piensa" below.
creer(
kreh
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ehr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to suppose)
3. (to accept)
creerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
piensa
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. he thinks (masculine)
Martín está de acuerdo con los cambios. Piensa que simplificarán el proceso.Martin agrees with the changes. He thinks they will simplify the process.
b. she thinks
A Romina no le gusta el nuevo jefe. Piensa que es autoritario.Romina doesn't like our new boss. She thinks he is strict.