How do you say "I can't believe it." in Mexican Spanish?

"I can't believe it." in Mexican Spanish is "No lo puedo creer.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

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How to Say ‘I can't believe it.’ in Mexican Spanish

Q: What does "No lo puedo creer." mean in English?

"No lo puedo creer." means "I can't believe it." in English. Usage tip: Literally: “I can’t believe it.” This is one of the most natural reactions after a shocking goal or last-minute play.

No lo puedo creer.

noh loh PWEH-doh kreh-EHR

[noh loh PWEH-doh kreh-EHR]

💬 Usage Tip: Literally: “I can’t believe it.” This is one of the most natural reactions after a shocking goal or last-minute play.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Perfect for dramatic World Cup moments—Mexican fans love using it when a match suddenly changes.

Phrase Breakdown

[noh]

I do not / no

Here it starts the phrase of disbelief: 'I can't believe it.'

Example

No lo puedo creer. No fue un gol normal.

I can't believe it. It wasn't a normal goal.

[loh]

Refers to the situation or thing you cannot believe.

Example

No lo puedo creer. Lo vimos todos en la sala.

I can't believe it. We all saw it in the living room.

puedo

[PWEH-doh]

I can

From 'poder.' In this phrase it combines with 'no' to mean 'I can't.'

Example

No lo puedo creer. Puedo repetirlo mil veces.

I can't believe it. I can repeat it a thousand times.

creer

[kreh-EHR]

believe

From the verb 'creer.' It expresses accepting something as real or true.

Example

No lo puedo creer. Creer eso cuesta mucho después de ese gol.

I can't believe it. Believing that is very hard after that goal.

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