voz increíble
/boθ inkɾeible/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'amazing voice' is translated into Spanish as voz increíble.
This phrase is used to describe someone who sings or speaks with an exceptionally impressive quality of voice.
Which one should you use?
You might use Voz prodigiosa for a more formal tone or Voz alucinante in an informal setting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear the phrase voz portentosa.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase voz increíble, the adjective increíble follows the noun voz.
How do you pronounce it?
/boθ inkɾeible/
Did you know?
- Using the word alucinante to describe a voice is very common in casual Spanish. It stems from the verb alucinar, meaning 'to hallucinate', implying the voice is so good it is almost psychedelic or dreamlike.
- The Spanish word voz is used in the idiom perder la voz to mean 'to lose one's voice' due to illness, but also figuratively to lose one's influence or power in a social or political group.
- In some contexts, an amazing voice is described as rotunda. While this usually means 'round' or 'categorical' in other contexts, when applied to a voice, it suggests a full and commanding resonance.
Examples in context
- Ella tiene una voz asombrosaShe has an amazing voice
- Su voz es impresionanteHis/Her voice is amazing
- Admiro su voz prodigiosaI admire his/her prodigious voice
- ¡Tienes una voz increíble!You have an amazing voice!
- ¡Tu voz es alucinante!Your voice is amazing!
- ¡Tienes una voz fenomenal!You have a phenomenal voice!
- Me encanta su voz portentosaI love his/her amazing voice
- Esa cantante tiene una voz increíble.That singer has an amazing voice.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a karaoke bar.
- JavierSofía, cantas muy bien.Sofía, you sing very well.
- SofíaGracias, Javier.Thank you, Javier.
- JavierDe verdad, tienes una voz increíble.Really, you have an amazing voice.
- SofíaQué amable eres, me haces sonrojar.How kind of you, you're making me blush.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
