Increíbles (en. Amazing)

/inkreˈiβles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be believed due to its astonishment.
The circus acrobatics are truly incredible.
Las acrobacias del circo son realmente increíbles.
That is extraordinary or out of the ordinary.
The movie had incredible special effects.
La película tuvo unos efectos especiales increíbles.
That produces admiration or surprise.
She has incredible skills in the kitchen.
Ella tiene habilidades increíbles en la cocina.

Etymology

From Latin 'incredibilis', which means 'not credible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

incredible but true
It is used to refer to something extraordinary that, despite seeming incredible, is true.
increíble pero cierto
incredible as it sounds
Phrase that indicates that something is surprising and hard to believe.
increíble como suena
to be incredible
It means to be exceptional at something or to have admirable qualities.
ser increíble

Related Words

incredulity
State of disbelief; distrust towards a statement.
incredulidad
incredible
Adjective form that is also used, although less commonly, to refer to something astonishing.
incredíble
credible
That can be believed; the opposite of incredible.
creíble

Slang Meanings

Something impressive or surprising.
That performance was incredible, it left me speechless.
Esa actuación fue increíble, me dejó boquiabierto.
Ironic use to refer to something obvious or predictable as if it were exceptional.
Did you say this was incredible? Sure, she does it every day.
¿Te dijiste esto fue increíble? Claro, lo hace todos los días.