incredible
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unbelievable

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"Incredible" is an adjective which is often translated as "increíble", and "unbelievable" is an adjective which is also often translated as "increíble". Learn more about the difference between "incredible" and "unbelievable" below.

incredible(

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (unbelievable)

a. increíble

It's incredible that he still plays tennis at 85.Es increíble que todavía juegue al tenis a los 85 años.

2. (extraordinary)

a. increíble

Only with incredible luck could he hope to escape.Solo con una suerte increíble podría escapar.

3. (superb)

a. increíble

The pancakes they make here are incredible.Los panqueques que hacen aquí son increíbles.

unbelievable(

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (seemingly untrue)

a. increíble

Ana's excuse for being late today is a little unbelievable, don't you think?La excusa que ha dado Ana por llegar tarde hoy es un poco increíble. ¿No te parece?

2. (amazing)

a. increíble

We made an unbelievable amount of money at the fair.Ganamos una cantidad increíble de dinero en la feria.

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