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    Hércules (en. Hercules)

    /ˈeɾ.kul.es/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A character from Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Alcmene, famous for his twelve labors.
    Hercules defeated the Nemean lion as part of his twelve labors.
    Hércules derrotó al león de Nemea como parte de sus doce trabajos.
    A reference to a person who is extremely strong or brave.
    That man is a true Hercules lifting those heavy blocks.
    Ese hombre es un verdadero Hércules levantando esos pesados bloques.
    A character associated with strength and bravery in popular culture.
    Disney's movie 'Hercules' presents a different version of the mythological hero.
    La película 'Hércules' de Disney presenta una versión diferente del héroe mitológico.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'Herakles', meaning 'glory of Hera'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strength of Hercules
    It refers to extraordinary strength.
    fuerza de Hércules
    labors of Hercules
    Extremely difficult tasks or those requiring great effort.
    trabajos de Hércules

    Related Words

    Zeus
    The main god of Greek mythology, father of Hercules.
    zeus
    mythology
    A set of myths that explain cultural beliefs.
    mitología

    Slang Meanings

    A person with outstanding skills in a sport or activity.
    That player is a Hercules on the court.
    Ese jugador es un Hércules en la cancha.
    Someone who bears extraordinary loads or pressure.
    He is a Hercules at his job, always handling the pressure.
    Es un Hércules en su trabajo, siempre manejando la presión.