Portuguese Phrase
A banda fez um show incrível.
Meaning
The sentence states that the band performed an amazing concert. It conveys strong admiration for the quality of the performance, emphasizing that it was memorable and outstanding.
When to use
Use this phrase right after attending a concert, when talking with friends about a live music event, or when writing a review of a performance you found spectacular.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Abandafezumshowincrível
Definite article (A)
‘A’ is the feminine singular definite article, used here because ‘banda’ is a feminine noun.
Verb ‘fazer’ in preterite (fez)
‘Fez’ is the third‑person singular preterite of ‘fazer’, meaning ‘did’ or ‘made’.
Indefinite article (um)
‘Um’ is the masculine singular indefinite article, matching the gender of the borrowed noun ‘show’.
Borrowed noun ‘show’
‘Show’ is a masculine noun borrowed from English, meaning a concert or performance.
Adjective agreement (incrível)
‘Incrível’ is an invariant adjective; it does not change with gender or number.
🗨In Conversation
Como foi o concerto ontem?
How was the concert yesterday?
A banda fez um show incrível.
The band gave an amazing show.
✕Common Mistakes
A banda fez uma show incrível.
‘Show’ is masculine, so the correct article is ‘um’, not ‘uma’.
A banda fez um concerto incrível.
‘Concerto’ is a more formal word; using it with ‘incrível’ is fine, but learners often mix ‘show’ and ‘concerto’ incorrectly.
A banda fez um show incrívelmente.
‘Incrívelmente’ is an adverb meaning ‘incredibly’; the sentence needs the adjective ‘incrível’.
↔Alternatives
A banda deu um espetáculo incrível.
The band gave an incredible spectacle.
A banda realizou um show sensacional.
The band performed a sensational show.
O show da banda foi incrível.
The band's show was amazing.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘show’ is a common, informal word for any live musical performance, regardless of genre. It is masculine, so you say ‘um show’. If you want a more formal tone, use ‘espetáculo’ or ‘concerto’. Also, adjectives like ‘incrível’ are often used in casual conversation to express enthusiasm.