increíble
/inkɾeˈible/
The English word 'incredible' can be translated into Spanish as increíble. Wiktionary also lists de la puta hostia.
Meaning: amazing (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| increíble | /inkɾeˈible/ | |
| de la puta hostia | /de la puta ostja/ (from spelling rules) | vulgar |
increíble is used to describe something that is amazing. There is also a very strong slang expression, de la puta hostia, which is used to convey that something is incredible or amazing.
Which one should you use?
de la puta hostia is a vulgar way to express that something is incredible or amazing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
de la puta hostia is highly vulgar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression de la puta hostia is characteristic of colloquial Spanish in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective increíble becomes increíbles in its plural form to match plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/inkɾeˈible/
Did you know?
- The slang term de la puta hostia contains the word hostia, which originally refers to the consecrated bread used in the Eucharist.
- In Spain, the expression de la puta hostia can be used to describe something incredible, but it can also be used to describe a violent or sudden blow.
- While increíble is a direct cognate of the English 'incredible', the slang version de la puta hostia is almost exclusively used in Spain and would sound out of place in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Es una historia increíble.That's an incredible story.This sentence shows how to use increíble to describe a story.Tatoeba #529608 by Shishir, translation #42571 by CK
- Nueva Zelanda es muy increíble.New Zealand is pretty incredible.This sentence shows how to use increíble to describe a place.Tatoeba #1406419 by marcelostockle, translation #1369173 by CN
- Eso es absolutamente increíble.That's absolutely incredible.This sentence shows how to use increíble with an adverb for emphasis.Tatoeba #10598488 by Eremon, translation #2251049 by CK
- El espectáculo fue increíbleThe show was incredible
- El avance tecnológico es impresionanteThe technological breakthrough is incredible
- El descubrimiento científico es asombrosoThe scientific discovery is incredible
- Su capacidad de liderazgo es extraordinariaHis leadership skills are incredible
- El partido de fútbol estuvo alucinanteThe soccer match was incredible
- ¡El concierto estuvo brutal!The concert was incredible!
- La hazaña del alpinista fue increíble.The mountaineer's feat was incredible.
- ¡El talento de esa joven cantante es asombroso!That young singer's talent is incredible!
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are watching a sunset at the beach.
- AlejandroEste paisaje es increíble.This landscape is incredible.
- MaríaSí, es un momento muy especial.Yes, it is a very special moment.
- AlejandroTienes razón, María.You are right, María.
- MaríaQué suerte tener este viaje.How lucky we are to have this trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “incredible” translations and entries increíble, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hostia, increíble, la, puta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
