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"Creer que" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to think that", and "yo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "I". Learn more about the difference between "creer que" and "yo" below.
creer que(
kreh
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ehr
 
keh
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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.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to think that
¿Crees que te invitarán a la boda?Do you think that you will be invited to the wedding?
b. to think
Creo que estoy embarazada.I think I'm pregnant.
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.
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yo(
yoh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. I
Yo soy su hermana.I am her sister.
a. me
Ella es más joven que yo.She is younger than me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ego
Tu yo es tu esencia.Your ego is your essence.
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