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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I believe you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te creo". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I believe you" below.
yes(
yehs
)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).
I believe you(
ay
buh
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liv
yu
)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.
