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    Heroína (en. Heroin)

    /eɾoˈína/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Narcotic drug used as a pain reliever or for its euphoric effects.
    Her addiction to heroin caused her many health problems.
    Su adicción a la heroína le causó muchos problemas de salud.
    Person who stands out for their bravery and heroism.
    The heroine of the story saved the villagers from danger.
    La heroína de la historia salvó a los aldeanos del peligro.
    Woman who stands out for heroic actions.
    She is considered a heroine for her acts of bravery.
    Ella es considerada una heroína por sus actos de valentía.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'heros', meaning 'hero'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a heroine
    To stand out for acts of bravery and nobility.
    ser una heroína
    hero and heroine
    Refers to brave protagonists in various narratives.
    héroe y heroína
    war heroine
    Woman who stands out in armed conflicts.
    heroína de guerra

    Related Words

    hero
    Person who performs heroic acts.
    héroe
    heroism
    Quality of being a hero.
    heroísmo
    bravery
    Ability to face dangerous situations.
    valentía

    Slang Meanings

    H
    In some conversations, they refer to heroin with the letter 'H'.
    En algunas conversaciones se refieren a la heroína con la letra 'H'.
    chiva
    In certain circles, 'chiva' is talked about as a synonym for heroin.
    En ciertos círculos, se habla de 'chiva' como sinónimo de heroína.
    perico
    The use of the word 'perico' in a drug context may refer to heroin.
    Uso de la palabra 'perico' en un contexto de drogas puede referirse a la heroína.