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"I believe you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te creo", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I believe you" and "yes" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. te creo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I know you didn't do it. I believe you.Sé que no lo hiciste. Te creo.
b. lo creo (formal) (masculine singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I didn't do anything wrong! - Sir, I believe you.¡No hice nada malo! - Señor, lo creo.
c. la creo (formal) (feminine singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I believe you, ma'am, but you need to convince the jury, not me.La creo, señora, pero necesita convencer al jurado, no a mí.
d. le creo (formal) (masculine singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Mr. Arnold, I believe you when you say you're innocent.Mr. Arnold, yo le creo cuando dice que es usted inocente.
a. los creo (plural) (masculine or mixed gender)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You said you didn't steal the money. I believe you.Dijeron que no se robaron el dinero. Los creo.
b. las creo (feminine)
You say you've never heard anything about the suspect. I believe you.Dicen que nunca han escuchado hablar del sospechoso. Las creo.
c. les creo (plural) (masculine or mixed gender)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
If you say you didn't take part in the mutiny, I believe you.Si dicen que no participaron en el motín, les creo.
yes(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
