Heroínas (en. Heroines)

/eɾoˈinas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Women who stand out for their bravery and courage in difficult situations
Heroines are admired for their bravery in times of crisis.
Las héroinas son admiradas por su valentía en momentos de crisis.
Female protagonists in stories of heroism
In the movie, the heroines fight against tyranny.
En la película, las héroinas luchan contra la tiranía.
Women who save lives or make great sacrifices
The heroines of history were key in changing the course of the battle.
Las héroinas de la historia fueron clave para cambiar el rumbo de la batalla.

Etymology

From the Latin 'heroina', which in turn comes from 'hero', referring to hero.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heroes and heroines
Reference to people who perform heroic acts.
héroes y heroínas
to be a heroine
To be recognized for acts of bravery.
ser una heroína
heroines emerge
When women stand out in crisis situations.
las heroínas emergen

Related Words

hero
Person, generally a man, who performs heroic acts.
héroe
little heroine
Girl who performs brave acts.
pequeña heroína
heroism
Quality of being a hero.
heroísmo

Slang Meanings

Woman who stands out in her everyday life for bravery.
She is a heroine at her job, always helping others.
Ella es una heroína en su trabajo, siempre ayudando a los demás.
Woman who fights for the rights of others.
Feminists are considered heroines in the fight for equality.
Las feministas son consideradas heroínas en la lucha por la igualdad.