heroína

eh-roh-EE-nah

nounfA2

heroine?brave woman,protagonist?female main character in a story/film

Also:leading lady?theater/cinema

📝 In Action

Juana de Arco es considerada una heroína nacional en Francia.

Joan of Arc is considered a national heroine in France.

La heroína de la película resolvió el misterio en el último minuto.

The heroine of the movie solved the mystery at the last minute.

Para mí, mi abuela es una heroína por todo lo que logró.

For me, my grandmother is a heroine for everything she achieved.

Word Connections

Synonyms

campeona (champion)
protagonista (protagonist)
valiente (brave person)

Antonyms

villana (villain (female))

Common Collocations

heroína de guerra – war heroine
heroína literaria – literary heroine

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Form

This word is the female equivalent of 'héroe' (hero). Remember that even though it starts with an 'h', it follows the normal feminine pattern.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Role Models

You can use 'heroína' to describe any woman you look up to, not just those in fiction or history. It shows great admiration.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: heroína

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'heroína' to mean a protagonist in a story?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

héroe(hero (male)) - noun

heroico(heroic) - adjective

heroísmo(heroism) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'heroína' means the brave woman or the drug?

The context is always the key. If the sentence talks about books, movies, or acts of courage, it means the brave woman/character. If it talks about trafficking, addiction, or hospitals, it refers to the drug.

Is 'heroína' always the feminine form of 'héroe'?

Yes, when referring to a person, 'heroína' is the female form, just like 'actriz' is the female form of 'actor'. The drug meaning is a separate, unrelated use of the same word.