Es un sueño increíble.
It's an amazing dream.
Increíble fits anything so good or so strange that you can hardly believe it, and here it comes after the noun sueño.
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How to say "amazing" in Spanish
increíble
adjectivesame for both gendersplural: increíbles
"Amazing" in Spanish is increíble. One form works for masculine and feminine nouns, un lugar increíble and una costa increíble, and the plural adds an -s: increíbles. On its own, ¡Increíble! is a quick reaction to news you can hardly believe.
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Son increíbles.
They're amazing.
When more than one thing leaves you lost for words, the plural increíbles covers all of them.
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Other ways to say amazing
Increíble is the safe choice. These add a different shade.
| Spanish | English | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| increíble | amazing, unbelievable | The everyday word, for good news and for things that are hard to believe. |
| impresionante | impressive | For views, shows and results that make a strong impression. |
| asombroso | astonishing | A bit more formal. Common in writing. |
| maravilloso | wonderful | Warm and positive, for places, days and people. |
| genial | great, awesome | Casual and very common in conversation. |
| alucinante | mind-blowing | Informal, and popular in Spain. |
Tip: ¡Qué increíble! works as a reaction to good news and to bad news, so your tone of voice carries the meaning.
Grammar: increíble, increíbles
Four points for using the adjective.
One form for both genders
It ends in -e, so there's no -o/-a switch: un viaje increíble, una historia increíble.Plural: add -s
unas costas increíbles, Son increíbles. The -s goes on whenever the noun is plural.Usually after the noun
un lugar increíble is the normal order. Before the noun it sounds more emphatic: una increíble historia.The accent splits the vowels
The written í keeps e and i in separate syllables: in-kre-Í-ble, four syllables in all.Example sentences
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Este lugar peligroso es increíble.
This dangerous place is amazing.
Son unas costas increíbles.
These coastlines are amazing.
Una historia increíble.
An amazing story.
¡Ah, increíble!
Oh, amazing!
Common mistakes
Mistakes learners make with this word, and how to fix them.
✗una costa increíbla
✓una costa increíble
Adjectives that end in -e keep the same ending with feminine nouns.
✗unas costas increíble
✓unas costas increíbles
A plural noun needs a plural adjective, so add the -s.
✗increible
✓increíble
Write the accent on the í. It shows where the stress falls: in-kre-Í-ble.
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How to remember it
Increíble is incredible with the d taken out. Say it with a little gasp on the stressed Í: in-kre-Í-ble.
Questions about "amazing" in Spanish
How do you say amazing in Spanish?
Increíble, for masculine and feminine nouns alike. You'll also hear impresionante, asombroso and, in Spain, alucinante.
How do you say "that's amazing" in Spanish?
¡Qué increíble! or just ¡Increíble! For something impressive in front of you, ¡Es impresionante!
Does increíble have a feminine form?
No. It stays the same with feminine nouns: una noche increíble. Only the plural changes, to increíbles.
How do you say "you're amazing" in Spanish?
Eres increíble. To a group, say Sois increíbles in Spain or Son increíbles in Latin America.
