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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(
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to believe
Creo en un ser superior.I believe in a supreme being.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to think
Creo que podría estar enfermo.I think he might be sick.
a. to believe
Nadie me cree.No one believes me.
creerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to believe
No me creo mejor que tú.I don't believe that I am better than you.
b. to think
¿Te crees tan guapo?You think you're so good-looking?
a. to believe
¿Pero tú piensas que se lo cree en serio?Do you think she really believes that?
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piensa
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. think
Piensa antes de hablar.Think before you speak.
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.
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