Spanish Phrase
Los bailarines estuvieron increíbles.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘The dancers were amazing.’ It praises the quality of a performance that has already taken place, emphasizing a temporary, impressive state.
When to use
Use this phrase right after watching a dance show, a rehearsal, or a flash mob, when you want to compliment the dancers’ performance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Losbailarinesestuvieronincreíbles
Definite article (Los)
Los is the masculine plural definite article, used before plural nouns like bailarines.
Noun agreement (bailarines)
Bailarines is a masculine plural noun meaning ‘dancers’; adjectives and verbs must agree in number.
Preterite of estar (estuvieron)
Estuvieron is the preterite (simple past) form of estar for ‘they’, used for a completed state or condition.
Adjective agreement (increíbles)
Increíbles is the plural form of increíble and must match the gender and number of bailarines.
Estar vs. Ser
Use estar (estuvieron) for temporary states or performance quality; ser (fueron) would stress an inherent quality.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué te parecieron los bailarines?
What did you think of the dancers?
Los bailarines estuvieron increíbles.
The dancers were amazing.
✕Common Mistakes
Los bailarines estuvo increíbles.
Verb must agree with the plural subject ‘bailarines’. Use estuvieron.
Los bailarines estuvieron increíble.
Adjective must be plural to match the noun. Use increíbles.
Los bailarines estaban increíbles.
Imperfect ‘estaban’ suggests an ongoing state, not a completed performance. Use the preterite ‘estuvieron’.
↔Alternatives
Los bailarines fueron increíbles.
The dancers were amazing.
Los bailarines quedaron increíbles.
The dancers turned out amazing.
Los bailarines se lucieron.
The dancers shone.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, praising a performance with ‘increíble’ or ‘fantástico’ is common and well‑received. Keep the tone enthusiastic but avoid over‑praising in formal settings; a simple ‘¡Qué buen espectáculo!’ works too.