creencia
belief
The Spanish word 'creencia' translates to 'belief' in English. It pertains to an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof. It is often used in the context of religion and personal convictions. Similar to its English translation, 'creencia' can also refer to the mental attitude that some proposition is true unlike a doubt or a guess.
Example sentences using: creencia
La creencia popular es que los gatos tienen siete vidas.
The popular belief is that cats have seven lives.
This sentence uses the word 'creencia' to articulate a common superstition or folk belief, that cats have seven lives, which naturally is not literal but figurative, signifying luck or resilience.
Mi creencia en la justicia es inquebrantable.
My belief in justice is unshakable.
In this example, the word 'creencia' is used to denote a deep personal conviction or principle that the speaker holds, in this case, an unshakable belief in the concept of justice.
Las creencias religiosas de cada persona deben ser respetadas.
Each person's religious beliefs should be respected.
Here, 'creencia' is used in the context of religion, to express the notion that the religious faiths or beliefs ('creencias') of individuals deserve respect.