algo es increíble
/alɡo es inkɾeible/from spelling rules
To say 'something is amazing' in Spanish, use algo es increíble.
You can also use algo es asombroso as a synonym to convey that something is amazing or astonishing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of algo (something), es (is) and increíble (incredible/amazing).
Which one should you use?
Alucinante specifically carries the sense of being 'mind-blowing' or 'mind-boggling', while brutal is used to mean 'awesome' or 'amazing' in an informal sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because algo is an indefinite pronoun, the adjective increíble remains in the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/alɡo es inkɾeible/
Did you know?
- The word es is a cognate with the Sanskrit word अस्ति, meaning 'is'. Both languages share this root because they descend from a common prehistoric ancestor known as Proto-Indo-European.
- In Spain, the word brutal is frequently used as a high compliment to mean 'amazing', whereas in many other Spanish-speaking countries, it retains its literal meaning of 'violent' or 'cruel'.
- The word alucinante comes from the verb alucinar, which literally means 'to hallucinate'.
Examples in context
- El concierto fue impresionante.The concert was amazing.
- El talento del pintor es impresionante.The painter's talent is impressive.
- La arquitectura antigua de la catedral es impresionante.The ancient architecture of the cathedral is impressive.
- El paisaje es extraordinario.The landscape is amazing.
- Su actuación en la película fue extraordinaria.His/her performance in the movie was extraordinary.
- El fenómeno natural es verdaderamente extraordinario.The natural phenomenon is truly extraordinary.
- El espectáculo fue asombroso.The show was amazing.
- ¡Es un logro asombroso!It's an astounding achievement!
- La historia del libro es realmente asombrosa.The book's story is truly astonishing.
- ¡El partido de fútbol estuvo increíble!The soccer match was amazing!
- El concierto estuvo increíble. ¡La banda tocó muy bien!The concert was incredible. The band played really well!
- Su transformación física es increíble.Their physical transformation is incredible.
- ¡Las acrobacias que hacen son alucinantes!The stunts they do are mind-blowing!
- La tecnología que están desarrollando es alucinante.The technology they are developing is mind-boggling.
- Lo que lograron con tan pocos recursos es realmente alucinante.What they accomplished with so few resources is truly mind-blowing.
- ¡La película que vimos anoche estuvo brutal!The movie we saw last night was awesome!
- ¡Esa fiesta estuvo brutal! ¡Lo pasamos genial!That party was amazing! We had a great time!
- La comida en ese restaurante es brutal.The food at that restaurant is amazing.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about a new movie.
- MateoMira este video, creo que algo es increíble aquí.Look at this video, I think something is amazing here.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo, los efectos son fantásticos.You are right, Mateo, the effects are fantastic.
- MateoExacto, me encanta cuando algo es increíble así.Exactly, I love it when something is amazing like that.
- SofíaYo también, Sofía está muy impresionada.Me too, Sofía is very impressed.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algo, es, increíble, CC BY-SA 4.0.
