This is the 6781st most frequent Spanish word.
creí
"Creí" means "I believed."
The word 'creí' here conveys the past tense of the verb 'creer', used to express a belief or assumption about a happening or situation.
Creí que iba a llegar temprano.
I believed I was going to arrive early.
In this sentence, 'creí' represents trust or belief in someone's statements or promises.
Creí en sus palabras y confié en él.
I believed in his words and trusted him.
This usage of 'creí' is in a negated form, indicating a past disbelief or doubt about someone's potential actions.