Heroísmo (en. Heroism)

/eɾoˈizmo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Act or set of acts that demonstrate bravery and selflessness, typical of a hero.
The heroism displayed in the war was worthy of admiration.
El heroísmo mostrado en la guerra fue digno de admiración.
Quality of those who perform heroic acts.
The heroism of the firefighters was key to saving lives.
El heroísmo de los bomberos fue clave para salvar vidas.
The ideals and values associated with the figure of the hero.
Heroism is celebrated in the stories of great leaders.
El heroísmo se celebra en las historias de grandes líderes.

Etymology

From the Greek 'heros' meaning hero, and the suffix '-ism' indicating quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make heroism
To perform acts worthy of a hero.
hacer heroísmo
heroic sacrifice
The act of renouncing something valuable to help others.
sacrificio heroico
anonymous hero
A person who performs heroic acts without seeking recognition.
héroe anónimo

Related Words

hero
A person who performs extraordinary feats or shows great courage.
héroe
heroic
Adjective that describes something worthy of a hero.
heroico
heroism
Quality of being heroic.
heroicidad

Slang Meanings

To act extraordinarily without expecting reward.
You were a true hero for helping those people; that is heroism.
Fuiste un verdadero héroe al ayudar a esa gente, eso es heroísmo.
To venture into dangerous situations for others.
That guy has a lot of heroism; he jumps into the fire to save a cat.
Ese tipo tiene mucho heroísmo; se lanza al fuego para salvar un gato.