increíbles
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📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Plural)
Since 'increíbles' ends in '-s', it describes more than one person or thing (plural). It can describe both masculine and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'libros increíbles' or 'historias increíbles').
Positioning
Like many descriptive adjectives, 'increíbles' usually comes after the noun it describes to emphasize its quality: 'ideas increíbles'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural
Mistake: "Los resultados fue increíble."
Correction: Los resultados fueron increíbles. (If the subject is plural, the adjective must also be plural.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Awe
Use '¡Qué increíbles!' (How incredible!) as a quick, strong reaction to something impressive or shocking.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: increíbles
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'increíbles'?
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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.