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héroes

AY-ro-esˈe.ɾo.es

“héroes” means “heroes” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

heroes

Also: champions, main characters
NounmA2
A powerful mythological warrior wearing shining silver armor and a flowing red cape, standing heroically on a rocky mountaintop.

📝 In Action

Los héroes de la Odisea viajaron por mares peligrosos.

B1

The heroes of the Odyssey traveled across dangerous seas.

En las historietas, los superhéroes siempre salvan el mundo.

A2

In comic books, superheroes always save the world.

Admiro a los héroes que lucharon por la independencia.

B1

I admire the heroes who fought for independence.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • valientes (brave ones)
  • protagonistas (protagonists)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • héroes anónimos – unsung heroes
  • héroes nacionales – national heroes

heroes

Also: saviors, role models
NounmB1
A brave firefighter in protective gear carefully rescuing a small kitten from a tall tree branch.

📝 In Action

Los médicos y enfermeros fueron los héroes durante la pandemia.

B1

The doctors and nurses were the heroes during the pandemic.

Para muchos niños, sus padres son sus verdaderos héroes.

A2

For many children, their parents are their true heroes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • admirados (admired ones)
  • ejemplos (examples (role models))

Common Collocations

  • héroes cotidianos – everyday heroes
  • héroes de guerra – war heroes

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "héroes" in Spanish:

champions→heroes→main characters→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: héroes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'héroes'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
héroe(hero (singular)) — Noun
heroína(heroine (female hero)) — Noun
heroico(heroic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *heros*, which itself was borrowed from the Ancient Greek word *hērōs*. The original Greek meaning related to a demigod or a warrior of noble birth.

First recorded: Appeared in Spanish during the 13th century.

Cognates (Related words)

English: heroesFrench: héros

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I am talking about a group of only female heroes, should I still say 'héroes'?

No. If the group is exclusively female, you should use the feminine plural form: 'heroínas'. However, if the group is mixed, 'héroes' is the correct term.

¿Por qué tiene un acento (Why does it have an accent mark)?

The accent mark (é) is there to make sure you stress the correct syllable when you say the word. It tells you to emphasize the first part: HÉ-ro-es.