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"Espero que" is a phrase which is often translated as "I hope that", and "no creo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't think that". Learn more about the difference between "espero que" and "no creo que" below.
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no creo que()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I don't think that
No voy a llevar el paraguas. No creo que vaya a llover.I'm not taking an umbrella. I don't think that it's going to rain.
b. I don't think
No creo que vayamos a necesitar más de cinco litros de agua.I don't think we'll need more than five liters of water.