soy increíble
/soi inkɾeible/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am amazing" is translated into Spanish as soy increíble.
This phrase is a statement used to express that one possesses exceptional qualities or has done something impressively well.
Which one should you use?
By using soy instead of estoy, you imply that being amazing is a stable part of your personality rather than a temporary state or mood.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the colloquial expression Soy la leche is used to express amazement or admiration. In Mexican Spanish, the slang term Soy chingón/chingona is used to describe someone who is amazing or highly skilled.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb soy (from ser) because it describes an inherent quality or characteristic of the person.
Did you know?
- If you say Soy la leche in Spain to mean you are amazing, you are literally saying 'I am the milk'.
- If you want to be extremely hyperbolic in Spanish, you might say Soy un crack to mean you are amazing at a specific skill.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying soy increíble about yourself can be seen as excessive pride or arrogance compared to the English equivalent.
Examples in context
- ¡Soy maravilloso/maravillosa en todo lo que hago!I am amazing in everything I do!
- ¡Soy increíble en todo lo que me propongo!I am amazing at everything I set my mind to!
- ¡Soy genial en todo lo que hago, no te lo puedes perder!I am amazing at everything I do, you don't want to miss out!
- ¡Soy la leche, no puedes competir conmigo!I am amazing, you can't compete with me!
- ¡Soy un/a crack en todo lo que me propongo, no hay quien me pare!I am amazing at everything I set my mind to, nobody can stop me!
- Soy increíble en el trabajo.I am amazing at work.
- ¡Soy increíble!I am amazing!
- Sé que soy increíble con la música.I know I am amazing with music.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are celebrating a victory after a game.
- MateoGanamos el partido, ¡soy increíble!We won the game, I am amazing!
- ElenaSí, Mateo, jugaste muy bien.Yes, Mateo, you played very well.
- MateoLo sé, realmente soy increíble.I know, I really am amazing.
- ElenaNo seas tan presumido.Don't be so boastful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
