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"Mi padre" is a phrase which is often translated as "my father", and "creer" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to believe". Learn more about the difference between "mi padre" and "creer" below.
mi padre(
mee
 
pah
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dreh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my father
Me llevo muy bien con mi padre. Somos casi como amigos.I get along really well with my father. We're almost like friends.
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creer(
kreh
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ehr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to believe
Creo en un ser superior.I believe in a supreme being.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to think
Creo que podría estar enfermo.I think he might be sick.
a. to believe
Nadie me cree.No one believes me.
creerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to believe
No me creo mejor que tú.I don't believe that I am better than you.
b. to think
¿Te crees tan guapo?You think you're so good-looking?
a. to believe
¿Pero tú piensas que se lo cree en serio?Do you think she really believes that?
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