Heroicas (en. Heroic)

/e.ɾo.ika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That denotes or refers to a hero or a deed worthy of admiration.
The heroic feats of the ancient warrior are legendary.
Las hazañas heroicas del antiguo guerrero son legendarias.
That shows bravery, courage, or greatness in difficult situations.
His performance in the rescue was truly heroic.
Su actuación en el rescate fue verdaderamente heroica.
That evokes the figure of a hero, whether in literature or real life.
The book narrates heroic stories of ordinary people.
El libro narra historias heroicas de personas comunes.

Etymology

From Greek 'herōikos', which means 'related to a hero'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heroic feats
Acts of bravery and valor that deserve recognition.
hazañas heroicas
a heroic act
A gesture that demonstrates great courage or nobility.
un acto heroico
in heroic times
In an era marked by acts of bravery.
en tiempos heroicos
anonymous hero
A person who performs heroic acts without seeking recognition.
héroe anónimo

Related Words

hero
A person who performs acts of notable bravery.
héroe
bravery
A quality of someone who faces difficult situations with courage.
valentía
feat
A notable action that stands out for its difficulty or value.
hazaña

Slang Meanings

Someone who acts with great bravery.
That guy is a true hero, he jumped into the fire to save the cat.
Ese tipo es un verdadero héroico, se lanzó al fuego para salvar al gato.
A situation in which someone does something extraordinary.
The way he faced the problem was heroic, I will never forget it.
La manera en que enfrentó el problema fue heroica, nunca lo olvidaré.