How do you say "believe" in Italian?

credere

Verb Noun

In Italian, "believe" is credere.

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Pronunciation

Credere is KREH-deh-reh, stress on the first syllable, short and punchy with the stress landing right up front.

Grammar notes

credere is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Credo che tu possa farcela.

I believe you can do it.

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How to remember credere

Credere gives us the English word 'credible' - what you believe should be credible.

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Questions about credere

How do you pronounce credere?

Credere is KREH-deh-reh, stress on the first syllable, short and punchy with the stress landing right up front.

Is credere formal or casual?

credere is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is credere used in Italian?

credere is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Credo che tu possa farcela. (I believe you can do it.).

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