acreditou

[a-kre-di-TOU]
verb
believed
1. past tense third person singular of 'acreditar' - to believe or have faith in something
She believed in his innocence.
Ela acreditou na inocência dele.
2. to trust or have confidence in someone or something
He believed the story they told him.
Ele acreditou na história que contaram a ele.
3. to accept as true without proof
Nobody believed the conspiracy theory.
Ninguém acreditou na teoria da conspiração.
A common verb in Brazilian Portuguese for expressing belief or trust. Often used in everyday conversation, storytelling, and expressions of faith or confidence. The phrase 'Você acreditou nisso?' (You believed that?) is frequently used with a tone of surprise or disbelief.
NYC Slang
bought it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
aceitouconfiousupôsjulgou
Antonyms / Antônimos
duvidoudesacreditouquestionounegou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acreditou
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acreditou
Standard usage; sometimes pronounced with softer 'r'
São Paulo
acreditou
Standard usage; clear pronunciation
Portugal
acreditou
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

acreditarcrençaconfiança

Related Idioms & Phrases

acreditou em alguém de verdade
acreditou no conto do vigário
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