Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Amazing" in Portuguese: incrível
incrível
Note: also: maravilhoso/a
Amazing in Portuguese is incrível. Brazilians also say maravilhoso/a for warm praise. Que incrível! works as a quick reaction.
After a concert
O show foi incrível do começo ao fim.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce incrível
Say it
een-KREE-vehl
/in.ˈkɾi.vew/
een-KREE-vehl
"Amazing" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| incrível | amazing / incredible Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| que incrível! | how amazing! Reaction to news or views. | Reaction to news or views. |
| maravilhoso / maravilhosa | wonderful Entry note alternative. | Entry note alternative. |
| foi incrível | it was amazing After a trip or show. | After a trip or show. |
How to use incrível in real life
- 1After a concert
O show foi incrível do começo ao fim.
The show was amazing from start to finish.
Post-event praise.
- 2Seeing the view
Que incrível essa vista do Cristo!
How amazing this view of Christ the Redeemer is!
Que incrível + noun phrase.
- 3Hearing good news
Você passou? Incrível! Parabéns!
You passed? Amazing! Congrats!
Standalone reaction.
Mistakes English speakers make with incrível
Incorrect: Foi amazing.
Correct: Foi incrível.
Use incrível, not English amazing.
Incorrect: Uma ideia incrivel (missing accent in careful writing).
Correct: Uma ideia incrível.
Keep the accent: incrível.
Good to know
Incrível is everyday hype in Brazil—concerts, goals, and street food all earn it. Maravilhoso sounds a bit warmer and more emotional when you want extra heart.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a soccer match
ChatPal
Aquele gol foi incrível.
That goal was amazing.
You
Incrível mesmo. Ainda estou em choque.
Amazing indeed. I'm still in shock.
ChatPal
A torcida também estava incrível hoje.
The crowd was amazing today too.
You
Melhor noite da semana.
Best night of the week.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Amazing" in Portuguese
Incrível or maravilhoso?
Both work; incrível is the headword, maravilhoso is a warm alternative.
How do I react fast?
Que incrível!
Does gender change incrível?
No—incrível stays the same for masculine and feminine.
Can I say incredível?
No—Portuguese is incrível.
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