Which to use
“creáis” and “creí” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,082
- “creáis” frequency rank
- #6,047
- “creí” frequency rank
- 50129
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | creáis | creí |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del presente de indicativo de crear. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de creer o de creerse. |
Where the eye mixes creáis and creí
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 3 letters in sequence.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. creáis ([kɾeˈajs]) and creí ([kɾeˈi]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 50129, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
creáis is recorded at frequency rank #44,082, classified as averb, pronounced [kɾeˈajs]. creí is at rank #6,047, tagged as averb, pronounced [kɾeˈi].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 50129, this pair ranks #104,928 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of creáis vs creí
Shared letters: cer. Private to "creáis": isá. Private to "creí": í.
"creáis" · 6 letters · shape CCVVVC · "creí" · 4 letters · shape CCVV
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "creáis" and "creí" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "creáis" or "creí"?
What to do next
You've compared "creáis" and "creí". Here's where to go from here.
- Full dictionary entry for "creáis" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "creí" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #104,928 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "creáis" and "creí" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Celis vs creáis". Nearby pair
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