increíblemente
“increíblemente” means “incredibly” in Spanish (expressing intensity).
incredibly, unbelievably
Also: amazingly, tremendously
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La comida estaba increíblemente deliciosa. Tienes que probarla.
B1The food was incredibly delicious. You have to try it.
Increíblemente, logramos terminar el proyecto en solo un día.
B2Unbelievably, we managed to finish the project in only one day.
El atleta corrió increíblemente rápido, batiendo todos los récords.
B1The athlete ran incredibly fast, breaking all the records.
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This word comes from the combination of the adjective 'increíble' (unbelievable) and the suffix '-mente,' which originally meant 'mind' or 'manner' in Latin. So, it literally means 'in an unbelievable manner.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period, following the common pattern of forming adverbs from Latin roots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'increíblemente' always go at the end of the sentence?
No. It usually goes right before the adjective or adverb it is intensifying (e.g., 'increíblemente difícil') or after the verb it describes (e.g., 'corrió increíblemente'). Sometimes, for emphasis, it can start the sentence: 'Increíblemente, ganamos.'