creo que sí
/kɾeo ke si/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I think so" is translated into 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) |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase creo que sí is built from creo (I believe/think), que (that) and sí (yes).
Which one should you use?
While both creo que sí and pienso que sí mean "I think so", creo que sí is much more common when expressing an opinion or a belief about whether something is true.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Creo que sí is commonly used in most Latin American countries. The phrase Me parece que sí is particularly favored in Mexico and Central America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I don't think so", replace the affirmative sí with the negative no to get creo que no.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾeo ke si/
Did you know?
- The word pienso comes from the Latin pēnsum, which referred to a weight on a scale. This suggests that thinking was originally viewed as a process of weighing options.
- In formal Spanish writing, the phrase creo que sí can be replaced by estimo que sí to sound more professional or precise.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedes hacer eso? Yo creo que sí.Can you do that? I think so.This sentence shows how to use creo que sí in response to a question about ability.Tatoeba #1649313 by marcelostockle, translation #1484395 by rkqb
- Creo que sí.I think so.This sentence provides a simple standalone use of creo que sí.Tatoeba #1437426 by peibolvig, translation #254072 by CK
- «¿Estás listo?» «Creo que sí.»"Are you ready?" "I think so."This sentence illustrates a brief exchange using creo que sí.Tatoeba #8979652 by Atomo, translation #3986507 by Hybrid
- ¿Crees que el proyecto estará terminado a tiempo? Creo que sí.Do you think the project will be completed on time? I think so.
- ¿Crees que la película ganará un premio? Me parece que sí.Do you think the movie will win an award? I think so.
- ¿Crees que el nuevo proyecto será exitoso? Opino que sí.Do you think the new project will be successful? I think so.
- ¿Crees que nos divertiremos en la fiesta? Creo que sí.Do you think we will have fun at the party? I think so.
- ¿Crees que será fácil aprobar el examen? Pienso que sí.Do you think it will be easy to pass the exam? I think so.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a movie schedule.
- Javier¿Empieza la película a las ocho?Does the movie start at eight?
- LucíaCreo que sí, pero mejor revisamos.I think so, but we should check to be sure.
- Javier¿Tienes las entradas?Do you have the tickets?
- LucíaCreo que sí, están en mi bolso.I think so, they are in my bag.
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.
