cree
/ˈkɾee/
cree is the Spanish word for the Cree language.
This term refers to the Algonquian-speaking people and their language. When you want to refer specifically to the language itself, it is common to use the phrase El idioma Cree to ensure clarity.
Meaning: Algonquian language spoken by this people (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkɾee/.
Did you know?
- The word cree is a homonym for the Spanish word for 'he believes' or 'she believes'. This can lead to linguistic puns in Spanish texts regarding the spiritual beliefs of the Cree people.
- The verb creer, from which the homonym cree comes, shares a root with the Latin 'credo', which is the basis for the English word 'credit'.
- In a religious context, cree is most frequently encountered as part of the 'Credo' or the 'Apostles' Creed', making the word highly associated with faith in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Yo creí en la sabiduría de los CreeI believed in the wisdom of the Cree
- Él es de la nación cree.He is from the Cree nation.
- Estudiamos la historia del grupo cree.We are studying the history of the Cree group.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing languages at a library.
- AlejandroMira este libro sobre el cree.Look at this book about Cree.
- MaríaNo sabía que existía ese idioma.I didn't know that language existed.
- AlejandroEs una lengua muy interesante.It is a very interesting language.
- MaríaMe gustaría aprender el cree algún día.I would like to learn Cree someday.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cree, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
