creo que sí
/kɾeo ke si/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I think so' is expressed in Spanish as creo que sí. Wiktionary also lists pienso que sí.
Meaning: I think so (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| creo que sí | /kɾeo ke si/ (from spelling rules) |
| pienso que sí | /pjenso ke si/ (from spelling rules) |
Use this phrase to express a belief or an opinion regarding whether something is true.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from creo (I believe/think), que (that) and sí (yes).
Which one should you use?
Use creo que sí when you are expressing an opinion or a belief.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression Me da que sí is commonly used in informal settings to mean 'I think so'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I don't think so', you can replace sí with no to get creo que no.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾeo ke si/
Did you know?
- The word pienso is related to the Spanish word peso, meaning 'weight'. This is because to 'think' originally meant to weigh an idea in your mind.
- Spanish speakers often use creo que sí as a polite way to soften a 'yes' when they want to avoid sounding too assertive or arrogant.
- While pienso que sí is grammatically correct, it often implies a more active, intellectual process than the more common creo que sí, which focuses on belief.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedes hacer eso? Yo creo que sí.Can you do that? I think so.This sentence is useful for answering a question about whether you can perform an action.Tatoeba #1649313 by marcelostockle, translation #1484395 by rkqb
- Creo que sí.I think so.This sentence is a simple statement of the phrase.Tatoeba #1437426 by peibolvig, translation #254072 by CK
- «¿Estás listo?» «Creo que sí.»"Are you ready?" "I think so."This sentence shows how to use the phrase in a short dialogue.Tatoeba #8979652 by Atomo, translation #3986507 by Hybrid
- ¿Crees que lograremos el objetivo? Pienso que sí.Do you think we will achieve the objective? I think so.
- ¿Vendrás a la fiesta esta noche? Creo que sí.Will you come to the party tonight? I think so.
- ¿Crees que ganaremos el partido? Me parece que sí.Do you think we will win the match? I think so.
- ¿Crees que terminaremos a tiempo? Supongo que sí.Do you think we will finish on time? I think so.
- ¿Crees que tendremos buen clima para la excursión? Me da que sí.Do you think we will have good weather for the trip? I think so.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing if the store is still open.
- Daniel¿Está abierta la tienda todavía?Is the store still open?
- SofíaCreo que sí, cierra a las diez.I think so, it closes at ten.
- DanielEntonces vamos rápido, Sofía.Then let's go quickly, Sofía.
- SofíaSí, vamos ya.Yes, let's go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I think so” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pienso, que, sí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
