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"Don't think" is a form of "don't think", a phrase which is often translated as "no creas". "I think" is a form of "I think", a phrase which is often translated as "pienso". Learn more about the difference between "don't think" and "I think" below.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no creas
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Don't think that I'm doing you a favor. I'm doing this for myself.No creas que te haga un favor. Estoy haciendo esto para mí.
b. no crea
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Things didn't go well for you once. Don't think that you've lost everything.Las cosas no le fueron bien una vez. No crea que lo haya perdido todo.
a. no crean
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
I'm here to help you today during the review session, but don't think that I'm going to give you the answers to the exam.Les ayudo hoy en la sesión de repaso, pero no crean que vaya a darles las respuestas del examen.
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I think(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pienso
I think about you all the time. I really miss you!Pienso en ti todo el tiempo. ¡Realmente te extraño!
b. creo
I think this restaurant is one of the best in town.Creo que este restaurante es uno de los mejores de la ciudad.
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