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"Creer" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to believe", and "es malo" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's bad". Learn more about the difference between "creer" and "es malo" 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.).
es malo(
ehs
mah
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loh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (masculine) (it's not good quality; third person singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
2. (masculine) (it's harmful; third person singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
3. (masculine) (he's mean; third person singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
a. he's bad (masculine)
La gente dice que es malo porque tuvo problemas con la ley.People say he's bad because he got in trouble with the law.
b. he's evil (masculine)
No hables con ese hombre. Es malo como el mismísimo demonio.Don't talk to that man. He's evil as the devil himself.
c. is bad
Mi madre piensa que mi mejor amigo es malo porque tiene tatuajes.My mother thinks my best friend is bad because he has tattoos.
d. is evil
El hechicero es malo y le lanzó un hechizo al caballero.The wizard is evil and casted a spell on the knight.
4. (masculine) (he's not skilled; often used with "para"; third person singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
a. he's bad (masculine)
¡Saquen a ese jugador de la cancha! Es malo.Get that player off the field! He's bad.
b. is bad
El guitarrista de la banda es malo. Yo puedo tocar mejor.The band's guitar player is bad. I can play better.
c. he's bad at (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Samuel es bueno en tenis, pero es malísimo jugando al fútbol.Samuel's good at tennis, but he's really bad at soccer.
