héroes
/AY-ro-es/
heroes
Héroes can refer to mythological or fictional figures, like this valiant warrior.
héroes(noun)
heroes
?mythological or fictional figures
champions
?brave figures
,main characters
?in literature or film
📝 In Action
Los héroes de la Odisea viajaron por mares peligrosos.
B1The heroes of the Odyssey traveled across dangerous seas.
En las historietas, los superhéroes siempre salvan el mundo.
A2In comic books, superheroes always save the world.
Admiro a los héroes que lucharon por la independencia.
B1I admire the heroes who fought for independence.
💡 Grammar Points
Silent 'H'
The letter 'h' is always silent in Spanish. Even though the word starts with 'h', you pronounce it as if it started with the vowel 'e': 'EY-ro-es'.
Masculine Plural
Even when referring to a mixed group of male and female heroes, 'héroes' (masculine plural) is the standard term.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pronouncing the H
Mistake: "Pronouncing it like the English 'heroes' (with an 'h' sound)."
Correction: Remember the 'h' is silent. Say 'E-ro-es'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Accent Mark
The accent mark over the 'e' (é) tells you where to put the stress when you speak: on the first syllable (HÉ-ro-es).
Héroes also describes people admired for their bravery and noble actions, such as first responders.
héroes(noun)
heroes
?people admired for bravery
saviors
?people who rescue others
,role models
?people others look up to
📝 In Action
Los médicos y enfermeros fueron los héroes durante la pandemia.
B1The doctors and nurses were the heroes during the pandemic.
Para muchos niños, sus padres son sus verdaderos héroes.
A2For many children, their parents are their true heroes.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Héroes' for Everyone
Remember that 'héroes' can refer to a group of people of any gender. If you are only talking about women, you would use 'heroínas'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: héroes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'héroes'?
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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.