incredibile
/in.kreˈdi.bi.le/
The English word amazing is translated into Italian as incredibile.
incredibile is used to describe something that possesses uniquely wonderful qualities. While it can also mean 'incredible' in the sense of being hard to believe, it is the most common way to express a positive sense of 'amazing'.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Rome dialect, schifosamente bello is used to mean amazingly beautiful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective incredibile ends in -e, which is the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. To agree with masculine or mixed-gender plural nouns, the adjective changes its ending to incredibili.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /in.kreˈdi.bi.le/.
Did you know?
- Italian speakers may use the word mostruoso to mean 'amazing' or 'monstrously good', particularly when referring to a high level of skill or a massive achievement.
- In northern Italian slang, you might hear the word spaziale to describe something amazing, which comes from the word for 'space' or 'spatial'.
- When expressing that something is 'amazing' in a way that is breathtaking, Italians may use mozzafiato, which literally translates to 'breath-snatching'.
Examples in context
- Ho un marito incredibile.I have an amazing husband.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of incredibile when describing a person.Tatoeba #12852228 by Guybrush88, translation #6476350 by OsoHombre
- Wow! Questo è incredibile!Wow! This is amazing!This sentence shows how to use incredibile as an exclamation.Tatoeba #7525536 by Guybrush88, translation #6325815 by Hybrid
- Il cibo qua è incredibile.The food here is amazing.This sentence demonstrates how to use incredibile to describe food.Tatoeba #13443824 by Guybrush88, translation #9393297 by CK
- La vista dalla montagna è incredibile!The view from the mountain is amazing!
- La sua performance al concerto è stata sorprendente!His performance at the concert was amazing!
- L'opera di Michelangelo nella Cappella Sistina è sbalorditiva!Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel is amazing!
- Abbiamo avuto una cena meravigliosa al ristorante stellato.We had an amazing dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Hai visto lo spettacolo ieri? Era fantastico!Did you see the show yesterday? It was amazing!
- Questo gelato al cioccolato è stupendo!This chocolate gelato is amazing!
- Il tramonto sulla spiaggia era magnifico!The sunset at the beach was amazing!
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are looking at a sunset in the mountains.
- MartinaGuarda che cielo, Alessandro!Look at that sky, Alessandro!
- AlessandroSì, è un momento incredibile.Yes, it is an amazing moment.
- MartinaSei un uomo fortunato.You are a lucky man.
- AlessandroLo sono, grazie Martina.I am, thank you Martina.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry incredibile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
