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"No creer" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to not believe", and "querer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to want". Learn more about the difference between "no creer" and "querer" 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.
querer(
keh
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rehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (romance)
a. love affair
Cuando salió a relucir su querer, el gobernador renunció.When his love affair was exposed, the governor resigned.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
quererse
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
