Superhéroe (en. Superhero)
/supeɾeɾo.e/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person with superpowers or extraordinary abilities.
The superhero saved the city from a great disaster.
El superhéroe salvó a la ciudad de un gran desastre.
A fictional character who uses their powers to protect the innocent.
Spider-Man is a famous comic superhero.
Spider-Man es un famoso superhéroe de cómics.
An individual admired for their heroic acts or bravery.
The firefighter was considered a superhero for his bravery in the fire.
El bombero fue considerado un superhéroe por su valentía en el incendio.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'súper' meaning 'superior' and 'héroe' which comes from the Greek 'hērōs'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a superhero
Acting with courage and helping others in difficult times.
ser un superhéroe
super powers
Extraordinary abilities that exceed the normal.
súper poderes
the real-life superhero
A person who performs heroic acts in everyday situations.
el superhéroe de la vida real
Related Words
villain
Antagonist of a superhero, often with malicious intentions.
villano
powers
Special abilities that a superhero possesses.
poderes
comic
Publication in strip or panel format that often features superheroes.
cómic
Slang Meanings
Super
That guy is a 'super' at his job.
Ese chico es un 'súper' en su trabajo.
People's hero
He is a 'people's hero' because he always helps others.
Es un 'héroe del pueblo' porque siempre ayuda a los demás.