Heroica (en. Heroic)

/eˈɾoika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has the qualities of a hero.
His heroic act saved many lives.
Su acto heroico salvó muchas vidas.
That involves great bravery or sacrifice.
The feat was considered heroic by everyone.
La hazaña fue considerada heroica por todos.
Relating to the stories or legends of heroes.
The heroic tales of antiquity are fascinating.
Los relatos heroicos de la antigüedad son fascinantes.

Etymology

From the Greek 'hērōikos', which means 'relating to a hero'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heroic performance
Acclaimed for its bravery and capacity for inspiration.
heroica actuación
heroic lyrics
When it refers to writing that highlights acts of bravery.
letra heroica

Related Words

hero
Person who performs brave or admirable acts.
héroe
heroic
Adjective used to refer to actions of great bravery.
heróico
heroism
Quality of a heroic person.
heroísmo

Slang Meanings

Act of bravery that is exaggerated.
That jump was so heroic that everyone talks about it.
Ese salto fue tan heroico que todos lo comentan.
Situation in which someone feels like a hero.
When he helped his friend, he felt like he was on a heroic feat.
Cuando ayudó a su amigo, se sintió en una hazaña heroica.