Héroes (en. Heroes)
/ˈeɾoes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals admired for their feats and bravery.
The heroes of the homeland are remembered on every anniversary.
Los héroes de la patria son recordados en cada aniversario.
People who sacrifice their well-being for the good of others.
Firefighters are considered heroes for their bravery in critical situations.
Los bomberos son considerados héroes por su valentía en situaciones críticas.
Fictional characters with extraordinary powers.
Batman is one of the most iconic heroes in comics.
Batman es uno de los héroes más icónicos de los cómics.
Etymology
From the Greek 'heros', meaning man of virtue or warrior.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hero of history
A person who has left a lasting mark in the past.
héroe de la historia
to be an unsung hero
To perform acts of bravery without seeking recognition.
ser un héroe anónimo
everyday hero
An ordinary person who performs extraordinary acts in their daily life.
héroe cotidiano
Related Words
heroism
Quality of being a hero.
heroísmo
bravery
Quality of being brave.
valentía
protagonist
Main character of a story.
protagonista
Slang Meanings
A person who stands out in their group or community.
That guy is a hero in skateboarding, everyone admires him.
Ese chico es un héroe en el skate, todos lo admiran.
Someone who does something extraordinary in an everyday context.
He is a hero helping his neighbors during the storm.
Es un héroe ayudando a sus vecinos en la tormenta.