No. 6,781 in Spanish
creí
"Creí" means "I believed."
In a sentence
Creí que iba a llegar temprano.
I believed I was going to arrive early.
The word 'creí' here conveys the past tense of the verb 'creer', used to express a belief or assumption about a happening or situation.
Creí en sus palabras y confié en él.
I believed in his words and trusted him.
In this sentence, 'creí' represents trust or belief in someone's statements or promises.
No creí que fueras a trabajar el domingo.
I didn't think you would work on Sunday.
This usage of 'creí' is in a negated form, indicating a past disbelief or doubt about someone's potential actions.
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