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"No creer" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to not believe", and "indicativo" is an adjective which is often translated as "indicative". Learn more about the difference between "no creer" and "indicativo" below.
no creer(
noh
kreh
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ehr
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to not believe
El ateísmo consiste, esencialmente, en no creer en Dios.Basically, atheism consists in not believing in God.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to not think
Me dijo Gladys que no cree que pueda venir a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.Gladys told me she doesn't think she can come to my birthday party.
indicativo, el indicativo(
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dee
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kah
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tee
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boh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. indicative
La caída de la cotización de las acciones es indicativa de la desconfianza que existe.The fall in stock prices is indicative of the current lack of confidence.
2. (grammar)
a. indicative
La frase "ella canta" está en el modo indicativo.The sentence "she sings" is in the indicative mood.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (grammar)
a. indicative
En español el indicativo me resulta mucho más fácil que el subjuntivo.I find the indicative much easier than the subjunctive in Spanish.
