creían que

believed that

→ creer
phrase Rare #33,546
believed that Imperfect past tense of creer; used for ongoing or repeated belief in the past.
SP: Creían que todo iba a salir bien.
EN: They believed that everything was going to turn out well.

Creían que aquello era un mal necesario.

They believed that it was a necessary evil.

Creían que yo era su enemigo.

They thought I was their enemy.

Los que creían que terminaría distinto.

Those who thought it would end differently.

— Jugada maestra (2026)

Creían que Hideko era inocente.

They believed Hideko was innocent.

— La doncella (2016)

Ellos creían que la Tierra es plana.

They believed that the Earth was flat.

Creían que yo dormía.

They thought I was sleeping.

— Quieto, muere, resucita (1990)

No creían que hubiera peligro real hasta que vieron las llamas de cerca.

They didn't believe there was any real danger until they saw the flames up close.