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How to Say "incredible" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “incredible” is “increíble” — use 'increíble' when you want to convey that something is amazing, astonishing, or wonderful, similar to the most common English usage of 'incredible'..

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increíble

adjectiveA2
Use 'increíble' when you want to convey that something is amazing, astonishing, or wonderful, similar to the most common English usage of 'incredible'.

Examples

La vista desde la montaña es increíble.

The view from the mountain is incredible.

fabulosa

/fa-boo-LO-sah//fa.βu.ˈlo.sa/

adjectiveA1
Use 'fabulosa' primarily to express delight or to describe someone or something as wonderful and impressive, often implying charm or glamour.
A person wearing a vibrant, sparkling cape standing on a stage under a bright spotlight, looking joyful and confident.

Examples

Ella es una mujer fabulosa.

She is a fabulous woman.

Tengo una idea fabulosa para la fiesta.

I have a fabulous idea for the party.

La vista desde la montaña era fabulosa.

The view from the mountain was wonderful.

Matching the word to the subject

Since this word ends in '-a', it is used to describe feminine nouns (like 'mujer', 'casa', or 'idea'). If you describe something masculine, you'll need the version ending in '-o'.

Watch the gender

Mistake: “El libro es fabulosa.”

Correction: Because 'libro' is a masculine word, you would use 'fabuloso'. Use 'fabulosa' for feminine words like 'la película' (the movie).

brutal

broo-TAHL/bɾuˈtal/

adjectiveC1informal
Use 'brutal' informally to mean extremely impressive, awesome, or intense, often used for experiences like concerts, parties, or performances.
A large, perfectly cut, intensely sparkling stylized diamond resting on a simple, deep purple velvet cushion, symbolizing something amazing or fantastic.

Examples

¡Ese concierto fue brutal! Tocaron mis canciones favoritas.

That concert was awesome! They played my favorite songs.

Tienes un coche brutal; ¿cuánto corre?

You have an amazing car; how fast does it go?

El dolor de cabeza que tengo es brutal.

The headache I have is intense (extreme).

Gender Invariable

'Brutal' is one of those adjectives that stays the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine: 'un coche brutal' (m.) and 'una película brutal' (f.).

Using 'Muy' with Slang

Mistake: “Muy brutal”

Correction: Just use 'brutal' on its own. Since 'brutal' already means 'extremely good,' adding 'muy' (very) is redundant and sounds unnatural in slang contexts.

tremenda

/treh-MEN-dah//tɾeˈmenda/

adjectiveB2
Use 'tremenda' to describe someone as having a very high level of skill or ability, emphasizing their exceptional talent or competence.
A small knight standing confidently in front of a giant, glowing mountain.

Examples

Es una abogada tremenda; nunca pierde un caso.

She is an incredible lawyer; she never loses a case.

Choosing between 'increíble' and 'brutal'

Learners often use 'brutal' when 'increíble' is more appropriate, or vice-versa. Remember, 'increíble' is the direct, general translation for 'incredible,' while 'brutal' is an informal slang term for something extremely impressive or intense.

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