increíble
/inkɾeˈible/
The Spanish word for amazing is increíble.
increíble is used to describe someone or something that possesses uniquely wonderful qualities. It can also be used to express skepticism when describing something that is unbelievable, such as an unbelievable story.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word increíble is derived from the verb creer (to believe) and literally means unbelievable.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the colloquial terms chido/a are used to mean amazing or awesome. In Argentina and Uruguay, the informal phrase ¡Qué copado/a! is used to express excitement or amazement.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, increíble must take the plural form increíbles when it is used to describe a plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/inkɾeˈible/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of increíble comes from crēdō, which is also the source of the English word 'credit'.
- While increíble describes something wonderful, Spanish speakers often use está cañón in Mexico to describe something amazing that is also challenging or intense.
- In Spain, the word guay is a common informal way to say 'amazing' or 'cool', often used as a standalone exclamation.
Examples in context
- Creo que es increíble.I think it's amazing.This is useful for expressing a general opinion that something is amazing using increíble.Tatoeba #7682916 by arh, translation #5166579 by CK
- Creo que eres increíble.I think you're amazing.This is useful for telling someone that they are amazing using increíble.Tatoeba #4384050 by saverius, translation #2458569 by CK
- Tiene una potra increíble.He has amazing luck.This is useful for describing someone's amazing luck using increíble.Tatoeba #877291 by Shishir, translation #9203068 by DJ_Saidez
- La presentación de ayer fue asombrosa.Yesterday's presentation was amazing.
- El arte expuesto en el museo es impresionante.The art exhibited in the museum is amazing.
- La ópera que presenciamos anoche fue maravillosa.The opera we witnessed last night was amazing.
- ¡Mira esa puesta de sol! ¡Es increíble!Look at that sunset! It's amazing!
- El concierto de anoche estuvo genial.Last night's concert was amazing.
- ¡Esa película que vimos fue alucinante!That movie we watched was amazing!
- La feria de Sevilla es guay.The Seville fair is amazing.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are visiting a museum.
- JavierMira este cuadro, es increíble.Look at this painting, it is amazing.
- LucíaTienes razón, los colores son preciosos.You are right, the colors are beautiful.
- JavierEl artista tenía un talento increíble.The artist had an amazing talent.
- LucíaSí, es una obra maestra.Yes, it is a masterpiece.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry increíble, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries increíble, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
