credo
/ˈkɾedo/masculine
The English phrase 'creed' is translated into Spanish as credo.
credo is a noun meaning a reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents. It can also be translated as declaración de principios in certain contexts. Additionally, profesión de fe can be used as a formal way to express a formal declaration of faith.
Meaning: reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun credo is masculine and is used with the definite article el credo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɾedo/
Did you know?
- The word credo is a direct descendant of the Latin 'credo', which means 'I believe'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the 'credo' is not just a text one reads, but a communal recitation often performed in unison during mass.
- Because credo is derived from the Latin 'to believe', it shares an ancient root with the English word 'credibility'.
Examples in context
- No creo en el credo profesado por la Iglesia judía, por la Iglesia romana, por la Iglesia griega, por la Iglesia turca, por la Iglesia protestante, ni por cualquier otra Iglesia que conozca.I do not believe in the creed professed by the Jewish Church, by the Roman Church, by the Greek Church, by the Turkish Church, by the Protestant Church, nor by any church that I know of.This sentence uses credo to discuss different religious creeds.Tatoeba #2583356 by hayastan, translation #1529837 by teapot
- Tengo el sueño de que un día esta nación se levantará y vivirá el verdadero significado de su credo: "Sostenemos que estas verdades son evidentes, que todos los hombres han sido creados iguales".I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."This sentence uses credo to refer to the meaning of a national creed.Tatoeba #8304228 by GuidoW, translation #8304206 by GuidoW
- El credo es una declaración de fe en la Iglesia CatólicaThe creed is a statement of faith in the Catholic Church
- El Papa pronunció su profesión de fe durante la misaThe Pope made his profession of faith during the mass
- Nuestro partido político tiene una declaración de principios claraOur political party has a clear statement of principles
- Mi credo es tratar siempre a los demás con respetoMy creed is to always treat others with respect
- El filósofo explicó su credo a la audiencia.The philosopher explained his creed to the audience.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a religious text.
- MateoSofía, ¿has leído el credo de esta iglesia?Sofía, have you read the creed of this church?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es un texto muy breve.Yes, Mateo, it is a very brief text.
- MateoMe parece que su credo es muy inspirador.I think their creed is very inspiring.
- SofíaEstoy de acuerdo contigo.I agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “creed” translations and entries credo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries credo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
