estoy creyendo
/estoi kɾeʝendo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I am believing" is expressed as estoy creyendo.
This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently in the process of believing something.
Did you know?
- The word creyendo comes from creer, which shares a distant root with the English word 'credit'.
- If a speaker says no lo estoy creyendo, it is often used as an exclamation of shock similar to the English phrase 'I can't believe it'.
- While English speakers often use 'I believe' to state a current opinion, Spanish speakers almost always prefer the simple present creo even for current states. Using estoy creyendo can sound like you are struggling to grasp a concept mid-thought.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a new business idea.
- ElenaTu idea suena muy interesante, Javier.Your idea sounds very interesting, Javier.
- Javier¿De verdad piensas que es posible?Do you really think it is possible?
- ElenaSí, estoy creyendo que podemos lograrlo.Yes, I am believing that we can achieve it.
- JavierMe alegra mucho escuchar eso, Elena.I am very glad to hear that, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
