incomparabile
/in.kom.paˈra.bi.le/
The English word "incomparable" is translated into Italian as incomparabile.
The adjective incomparabile is used to describe something that is beyond comparison.
Meaning: beyond comparison (adj)
Which one should you use?
While incomparabile means beyond comparison, the formal term insuperabile can also be used to express the idea of being unbeatable or unsurpassable.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, change the final vowel to -i, resulting in incomparabili.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables with the stress on the 4th syllable: /in.kom.paˈra.bi.le/.
Did you know?
- In Italian opera and classical music, incomparabile is frequently used in librettos to describe a divine or supernatural beauty that transcends human language.
- Italian has a related term ineguagliabile which specifically means 'unequalled' and is often used in gourmet cooking to describe a flavor that cannot be matched.
- While English speakers use 'incomparable' for many high praises, an Italian might prefer the word unico to describe a person who is one-of-a-kind.
Examples in context
- La sua bellezza è incomparabile.Her beauty is incomparable.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of incomparabile to describe beauty.Tatoeba #396047 by Pharamp, translation #309667 by CM
- L'eleganza, la raffinatezza e la grazia la descrivono perfettamente: ella è veramente incomparabile.Elegance, sophistication, and grace define her perfectly – she is truly incomparable.
- Le sue doti canore sono veramente insuperabili.His singing skills are truly incomparable.
- La vista dalla cima della montagna è veramente inarrivabile!The view from the top of the mountain is truly incomparable.
- Le tue abilità nel fare la pizza sono assolutamente impareggiabili!Your pizza-making skills are absolutely incomparable!
- Il talento di questo pianista è incomparabile.The talent of this pianist is incomparable.
- La qualità di questo vino è incomparabile.The quality of this wine is incomparable.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are visiting an art gallery.
- LorenzoGuarda questo quadro, è incomparabile!Look at this painting, it is incomparable!
- MartinaHai ragione, Lorenzo, è davvero unico.You are right, Lorenzo, it is truly unique.
- LorenzoNon ho mai visto nulla di simile.I have never seen anything like it.
- MartinaSì, la sua luce è incredibile.Yes, its light is incredible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “incomparable” translations and entries incomparabile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
