When you hear the word "incrédulo," think about someone who just can't believe something. Maybe they heard a crazy story, or saw something unbelievable. They are unwilling or unable to believe it. It's like saying, "I don't believe it!" in one word. This word is an adjective, so it describes a person.
When someone is incrédulo, they are either refusing to believe something or finding it genuinely impossible to believe. Think of it like being skeptical, but often with a stronger sense of disbelief or astonishment. It can describe a person who is naturally doubtful, or a reaction to a specific piece of surprising news. This word carries a nuance of not just disagreeing, but truly struggling to accept a given fact or statement.
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- Incorrect placement of stress on other syllables.
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The word is relatively straightforward to read due to its phonetic nature in Spanish.
Spelling is regular, following standard Spanish pronunciation rules.
Pronunciation is clear: in-CREH-doo-loh. The stress is on the 'e'.
Easy to distinguish in spoken Spanish once familiar with the sound.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
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Estaba incrédulo ante la noticia.
He was incredulous at the news.
Su expresión era totalmente incrédula.
Her expression was totally incredulous.
Miró la escena con una mirada incrédula.
He looked at the scene with an incredulous gaze.
Se mostró incrédulo cuando le conté la historia.
He seemed incredulous when I told him the story.
No pudo evitar ser incrédulo ante sus palabras.
He couldn't help but be incredulous at her words.
La gente se quedó incrédula con la decisión.
The people were incredulous with the decision.
Su actitud incrédula me molestó un poco.
His incredulous attitude bothered me a little.
Al principio, fui un poco incrédulo.
At first, I was a little incredulous.
Con un rostro incrédulo, preguntó por los detalles.
With an incredulous face, he asked for the details.
Es difícil no ser incrédulo con algo así.
It's hard not to be incredulous with something like that.
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स्मृति सहायक
Imagine an 'incredible' person who is 'unbelieving'. The words sound similar and will help you remember the meaning of 'incrédulo'.
दृश्य संबंध
Picture someone shaking their head with a skeptical look on their face, surrounded by question marks. This image represents disbelief.
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चैलेंज
Write three sentences using 'incrédulo' to describe someone who doesn't believe something. For example: 'Él era incrédulo sobre la historia.' (He was incredulous about the story.)
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Which word describes someone who doesn't believe easily?
'Incrédulo' means someone who is unwilling or unable to believe something. The other words mean 'happy', 'kind', and 'fast'.
My friend was _____ when I told her I saw a talking dog.
If your friend doesn't believe you saw a talking dog, she would be 'incrédula' (unbelieving). The other words mean 'happy', 'bored', and 'tired'.
If you don't believe a story, you might feel:
To feel 'incrédulo' means to be unwilling or unable to believe. The other words mean 'sad', 'angry', and 'amused'.
A person who is 'incrédulo' easily believes everything they hear.
'Incrédulo' means unwilling or unable to believe, so they do not easily believe everything.
If someone tells a fantastic story, you might be 'incrédulo'.
You might be 'incrédulo' (unbelieving) if you hear a story that seems too good or too strange to be true.
Being 'incrédulo' is the same as being very happy.
'Incrédulo' means unbelieving, which is not the same as being happy.
Write a short sentence saying you don't believe in something simple, like a talking dog.
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Sample answer
Yo no creo en un perro que habla.
Imagine your friend tells you something surprising. Write a short sentence showing you are skeptical.
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Sample answer
¿No es verdad?
Write a sentence saying you are not sure if something is true.
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Sample answer
No estoy seguro si es verdad.
¿Por qué Ana no le cree a Juan?
Read this passage:
Ana tiene un gato. El gato puede saltar muy alto. Juan dice que el gato puede volar. Ana no le cree.
¿Por qué Ana no le cree a Juan?
The passage says Ana does not believe Juan. Juan says the cat can fly, and cats cannot fly, so she doesn't believe him.
The passage says Ana does not believe Juan. Juan says the cat can fly, and cats cannot fly, so she doesn't believe him.
¿Qué piensa la persona sobre el unicornio?
Read this passage:
Mi amigo me dice que vio un unicornio en el parque. Yo pienso que él está bromeando. Los unicornios no existen.
¿Qué piensa la persona sobre el unicornio?
The person says 'I think he is joking' because unicorns don't exist.
The person says 'I think he is joking' because unicorns don't exist.
¿Cómo se siente el estudiante que pregunta '¿De verdad?'?
Read this passage:
La maestra dice que mañana no hay clases. Los estudiantes están felices, pero un estudiante pregunta: '¿De verdad?'. Él no está seguro.
¿Cómo se siente el estudiante que pregunta '¿De verdad?'?
The student asks 'Really?' because he is not sure, which means he is unbelieving or incredulous.
The student asks 'Really?' because he is not sure, which means he is unbelieving or incredulous.
Imagine your friend tells you something surprising that you find hard to believe. Write a short sentence in Spanish expressing your disbelief. Use a form of 'incrédulo'.
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Sample answer
Estoy incrédulo. No lo creo.
Your teacher explains a very difficult concept, and you just can't understand it. Write a sentence saying you feel 'incrédulo' about the explanation.
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Sample answer
Estoy incrédulo con la explicación del profesor.
Someone tells you a funny, but unbelievable, story. Write a short sentence in Spanish showing your disbelief. Use a form of 'incrédulo'.
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Sample answer
Qué historia tan increíble, estoy incrédulo.
¿Por qué la persona es incrédula?
Read this passage:
María dice que vio un ovni anoche. Yo soy incrédulo porque no creo en los ovnis. Ella insiste en que es verdad, pero me resulta difícil de creer.
¿Por qué la persona es incrédula?
The passage states 'Yo soy incrédulo porque no creo en los ovnis.' (I am incredulous because I don't believe in UFOs.)
The passage states 'Yo soy incrédulo porque no creo en los ovnis.' (I am incredulous because I don't believe in UFOs.)
¿Cómo se sintió la persona al principio?
Read this passage:
Mi hermano me dijo que ganó la lotería. Al principio, fui incrédulo. Pensé que era una broma, pero luego me mostró el boleto y tuve que creerle.
¿Cómo se sintió la persona al principio?
The passage says 'Al principio, fui incrédulo.' (At first, I was incredulous.)
The passage says 'Al principio, fui incrédulo.' (At first, I was incredulous.)
¿Qué le hizo sentir 'incrédulo' a la persona?
Read this passage:
El mago hizo un truco increíble. No pude entender cómo lo hizo. Mis amigos estaban sorprendidos, pero yo estaba totalmente incrédulo. Parecía imposible.
¿Qué le hizo sentir 'incrédulo' a la persona?
The passage states 'No pude entender cómo lo hizo... yo estaba totalmente incrédulo. Parecía imposible.' (I couldn't understand how he did it... I was totally incredulous. It seemed impossible.) referring to the magic trick.
The passage states 'No pude entender cómo lo hizo... yo estaba totalmente incrédulo. Parecía imposible.' (I couldn't understand how he did it... I was totally incredulous. It seemed impossible.) referring to the magic trick.
This sentence structure correctly places the adjective 'incrédula' to describe 'Ella' (She), followed by the clause indicating when she was incredulous.
The possessive adjective 'Su' (His/Her) precedes the noun 'mirada' (look), which is then described by 'incrédula' (skeptical). 'lo decía todo' means 'said it all'.
This is an imperative sentence using 'no seas' (don't be) followed by the adjective 'incrédulo'. 'Es verdad' means 'it's true'.
A pesar de las pruebas claras, él permaneció ___ sobre la verdad.
The context implies a refusal to believe despite evidence, which 'incrédulo' (unbelieving) fits perfectly. 'Convencido' (convinced) means the opposite. 'Informado' (informed) and 'seguro' (sure) don't capture the disbelief.
Después de escuchar la historia tan fantástica, me sentí bastante ___.
A 'fantástica' (fantastic/unbelievable) story would naturally lead one to be 'incrédulo' (unbelieving). While one might be fascinated or curious, the strong implication of unbelievability makes 'incrédulo' the best fit.
Su expresión era claramente ___ cuando le contaron la noticia inesperada.
An 'inesperada' (unexpected) piece of news can often lead to an 'incrédula' (unbelieving) expression, as the person processes the shock. While 'sorprendida' (surprised) is close, 'incrédula' specifically implies the disbelief component.
Era tan ___ que ni siquiera un milagro lo haría cambiar de opinión.
Someone who is so 'incrédulo' (unbelieving) would not be swayed even by a miracle. 'Obstinado' (stubborn) is also possible, but 'incrédulo' directly addresses the inability or unwillingness to believe.
Los científicos se mostraron ___ ante los resultados que contradecían toda lógica.
Results that 'contradecían toda lógica' (contradicted all logic) would cause scientists to be 'incrédulos' (unbelieving). 'Escépticos' (skeptical) is similar but 'incrédulos' implies a stronger, more immediate disbelief.
Aunque la historia parecía inverosímil, ella no era tan ___ como los demás.
If a story 'parecía inverosímil' (seemed unlikely), to say she 'no era tan incrédula' (wasn't as unbelieving) means she was more open to believing it than others. 'Cauta' (cautious) or 'ingenua' (naive) don't fit the direct contrast of belief.
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यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
emotions के और शब्द
a diferencia de
B1Unlike; in contrast to.
abatido
B1Feeling or showing great sadness or discouragement; dejected.
abatimiento
B2State of being low in spirits; dejection or depression.
abatir
B1To make someone feel dejected or disheartened.
abierto/a de mente
B2Open-minded; willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced.
aborrecer
B1To regard with disgust and hatred; to loathe.
abrazar
A1To put one's arms around someone as a sign of affection.
abrazo
A1An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
abrumador
B1Overpowering; very great or intense.
abrumar
B1To overwhelm (someone) with a large amount of something.
