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"Creer que" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to think that", and "tener razón" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to be right". Learn more about the difference between "creer que" and "tener razón" below.
creer que(
kreh
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ehr
keh
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to think that
¿Crees que te invitarán a la boda?Do you think that you will be invited to the wedding?
c. to believe that
Muchos creen que el futuro del planeta y de la especie humana está en peligro.Many believe that the future of the Earth and the human race is in danger.
d. to believe
¿Crees de verdad que el grupo se separará después de esta gira? - Sí, estoy seguro.Do you really believe the band will break up after this tour? - Yes, I'm sure.
tener razón(
teh
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nehr
rrah
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sohn
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to be right
¿Ves cómo yo tenía razón cuando te dije que acabarían juntos?See how I was right when I told you they'd end up together?
