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"Don't believe" is a form of "believe", a transitive verb which is often translated as "creer". "Nor" is a conjunction which is often translated as "ni". Learn more about the difference between "nor" and "don't believe" below.
nor(
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. ni
I saw neither Mike nor Jack at the party.No vi ni a Mike ni a Jack en la fiesta.
a. ni
I'm worried because Charles didn't phone nor send an email.Estoy preocupada porque Charles no llamó ni mandó un correo electrónico.
b. tampoco
I didn't like the movie. - Nor did I.No me gustó la película. - A mí tampoco.
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believe(
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liv
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. creer
Do you believe what she told us the other day?¿Creen lo que nos contó el otro día?
I don't believe you when you say you're not lying.No te creo cuando dices que no estás mintiendo.
a. creer
I believe he'll be back from vacation next week.Creo que regresará de las vacaciones la semana que viene.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. creer
I believe in our government's ability to handle this crisis.Creo en la habilidad de nuestro gobierno de tratar esta crisis.
My son hasn't believed in Santa Claus since he was seven.Mi hijo no ha creído en Santa Claus desde que tenía siete años.
a. creer
I believe in doing things well, or not at all.Creo en hacer las cosas bien o no hacerlas.
b. ser partidario de
I believe in exercising and eating healthily.Soy partidario de hacer ejercicio y comer comida saludable.
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