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credere

Regular (-ere verb) Level A2 ⭐ #17 Most Common

English translation: to believe / to trust

Stem Pattern: Standard -ere conjugation / creduto in participle

💡 Key Usage Note: Triggers Congiuntivo (Subjunctive) when expressing personal belief or opinion: 'Credo che sia vero'.

📘 Linguistic Rule: Follows regular 2nd conjugation (-ere). When followed by a person, takes the preposition 'a': 'Credo a te' (I believe you).

⚖️ Credere vs. Pensare (Believing vs. Thinking)

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Current belief

Subject Pronoun	Conjugation	Audio
io	credo
tu	credi
lui/lei	crede
noi	crediamo
voi	credete
loro	credono

Example Sentences in Context

Credo nelle tue capacità. — I believe in your abilities.

Subject Pronoun	Conjugation	Audio
io	ho creduto
tu	hai creduto
lui/lei	ha creduto
noi	abbiamo creduto
voi	avete creduto
loro	hanno creduto

Subject Pronoun	Conjugation	Audio
io	crederò
tu	crederai
lui/lei	crederà
noi	crederemo
voi	crederete
loro	crederanno

Subject Pronoun	Conjugation	Audio
che io	creda
che tu	creda
che lui/lei	creda
che noi	crediamo
che voi	crediate
che loro	credano

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AI Smart Tutor: 'CREDERE' Insights

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🧠 Memory Trick (Mnemonic)

Cognate with 'creed', 'credible', and 'credit'. Credere is to place trust or credit in an idea.

⚠️ Most Common Student Mistake

✗ Don't say: ~~Credo che lui viene domani.~~

✓ Say instead: Credo che lui venga domani.

Why: 'Credere che' introduces personal opinion/doubt and mandates the Congiuntivo (venga), not the Indicativo (viene).

🗣️ Essential Native Idioms with 'credere'

Credere a occhi chiusi

= To believe blindly / with eyes shut

"Ti credo a occhi chiusi."

Da non credere

= Unbelievable / incredible

"È successo qualcosa da non credere!"

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Frequently Asked Questions: CREDERE

Is "credere" a regular or irregular verb in Italian? ▾

"credere" is classified as a Regular (-ere verb) verb in Italian. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Standard -ere conjugation / creduto in participle". Follows regular 2nd conjugation (-ere). When followed by a person, takes the preposition 'a': 'Credo a te' (I believe you). Triggers Congiuntivo (Subjunctive) when expressing personal belief or opinion: 'Credo che sia vero'.

What does "credere" mean in English? ▾

In English, "credere" translates primarily to "to believe / to trust". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.

What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "credere"? ▾

A frequent error is saying "Credo che lui viene domani." instead of "Credo che lui venga domani.". Why? 'Credere che' introduces personal opinion/doubt and mandates the Congiuntivo (venga), not the Indicativo (viene).

What are common idioms or expressions with "credere"? ▾

A popular idiom is "Credere a occhi chiusi" which means "To believe blindly / with eyes shut" (e.g. "Ti credo a occhi chiusi.").

How can I practice and memorize "credere" conjugations? ▾

Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.

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