increíbles
“increíbles” means “incredible” in Spanish (amazing or difficult to believe).
incredible, unbelievable
Also: amazing, fantastic
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Las vistas desde la montaña eran increíbles.
A2The views from the mountain were incredible (or amazing).
Tienen unas habilidades increíbles para el baile.
B1They have incredible (or unbelievable) dancing skills.
Los efectos especiales de la película son increíbles.
B2The special effects in the movie are unbelievable.
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Quick Quiz: increíbles
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'increíbles'?
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The word comes from the Latin 'incredibilis,' formed by combining 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'credibilis' (meaning 'believable'). It literally means 'not capable of being believed.'
First recorded: 15th century (Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'increíbles' change its ending if it describes feminine things?
No. The singular form 'increíble' ends in '-e', which means it works for both masculine and feminine nouns. The plural 'increíbles' maintains this pattern and is used for both masculine plural nouns (e.g., 'juegos increíbles') and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'historias increíbles').
Is 'increíbles' always a positive word?
Almost always! While it literally means 'unbelievable,' it is overwhelmingly used to mean 'amazing,' 'fantastic,' or 'exceptionally good.' However, in some contexts, it can describe something shockingly bad, like 'problemas increíbles' (unbelievable problems), but even then, it emphasizes the magnitude, not just the negativity.