Latin Word of the Day
credo
CRE-doh • verb — 24th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to believe; to trust
Examples
- Credō tibi.
(I believe you.) - Non credunt rumores.
(They do not believe the rumors.) - Civēs promissa credunt.
(The citizens believe promises.)
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Conjugation
| Person | Praesēns | Perfectum |
|---|---|---|
| ego | credo | credidi |
| tū | credis | credidisti |
| is/ea/id | credit | credidit |
| nōs | credimus | credidimus |
| vōs | creditis | credidistis |
| eī/eae/ea | credunt | crediderunt |
Credo commonly means both 'to believe' and 'to trust.' It often takes a dative for the person you trust (e.g., credo tibi = I trust/believe you). In conversation it can also be used alone to mean 'I think' or 'I suppose' (English 'I believe'). Context determines whether it expresses belief (accepting something as true) or trust (relying on someone).
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