créeme
/kɾeeme/from spelling rules
To say "believe me" in Spanish, use créeme.
This phrase is used to ask someone to be assured of the truth of what you are saying.
Meaning: be assured (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The word créeme is a combination of the imperative verb cree (believe) and the object pronoun me (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The accent mark on the é in créeme is necessary in the imperative form to maintain the correct stress on the first syllable. If you are speaking to someone using the formal usted form, you should use créame instead of créeme.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾeeme/
Did you know?
- While créeme is a direct command, Spanish speakers often use the phrase hazme caso to achieve a similar effect. Although it literally translates to 'pay attention to me', it is frequently used to mean 'believe me' or 'trust my advice'.
- In Spanish, the verb creer is used for both 'believing' a person's statement and 'believing' in a deity or a concept. English usually distinguishes these with 'believe me' and 'believe in'.
- Spanish has a specific phrase no me lo creo which is used far more frequently than no te creo to express that something is too surprising to be true, rather than accusing someone of lying.
Examples in context
- Oh, créeme por favor.Oh please, believe me.This sentence shows how to use créeme with a request.Tatoeba #1758270 by marcelostockle, translation #35828 by gin
- Te va a gustar, créeme.You'll like it, believe me.This sentence demonstrates using créeme to express confidence in a prediction.Tatoeba #3232868 by Shishir, translation #2954888 by CK
- Créeme, no quiero morir.Believe me, I don't want to die.This sentence shows how to use créeme to emphasize a personal desire.Tatoeba #3028200 by Shishir, translation #2014606 by CK
- Créame, he trabajado duro para alcanzar este logro.Believe me, I have worked hard to achieve this accomplishment.
- Créeme, esta película es muy divertida.Believe me, this movie is really funny.
- ¡Créeme, aprender español vale la pena!Believe me, learning Spanish is worth it!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía is skeptical about a new restaurant recommendation from Javier.
- JavierLa comida es increíble, créeme.The food is incredible, believe me.
- Lucía¿Estás seguro de lo que dices?Are you sure about what you're saying?
- JavierSí, te lo aseguro.Yes, I assure you.
- LucíaEstá bien, iremos mañana.Alright, we will go tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
