acredita
1. accepts as true; has faith or confidence in something
She believes in the power of education.
Ela acredita no poder da educação.
2. thinks or supposes something to be the case
I believe it will rain tomorrow.
Acredito que vai chover amanhã.
3. has religious faith or trust in God or a spiritual entity
He believes in God.
Ele acredita em Deus.
4. accepts information as truthful
Do you believe what he said?
Você acredita no que ele disse?
In Brazilian culture, 'acredita' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts. Brazilians often use this verb when discussing faith, spirituality, and personal convictions, reflecting the importance of religion and belief systems in the culture. In the USA, 'believes' is equally important in discussions of personal faith, whether religious or secular, and is central to American cultural narratives of individual conviction and personal responsibility.
NYC Slang
believes (no specific NYC slang equivalent; standard English usage)
Related Idioms & Phrases
believes one's own hype - acredita em seu próprio valor exagerado
believes it when they see it - só acredita quando vê
I can't believe it - não acredito
believes the ends justify the means - acredita que o fim justifica os meios
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