superhéroe
“superhéroe” means “superhero” in Spanish (a fictional character with extraordinary powers).
superhero
Also: hero
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Mi superhéroe favorito es Spider-Man.
A1My favorite superhero is Spider-Man.
El niño se puso una capa para jugar a ser un superhéroe.
A2The boy put on a cape to play at being a superhero.
Para sus hijos, ese padre es un auténtico superhéroe.
B1For his children, that father is a real-life superhero.
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Quick Quiz: superhéroe
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Which letter is silent in the word 'superhéroe'?
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Formed by the prefix 'super-' (from Latin, meaning 'above' or 'beyond') and 'héroe' (from Greek 'hērōs', meaning 'warrior' or 'protector').
First recorded: Mid-20th century (modern pop culture era)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pronounce the 'h' like a soft 'j' or 'h' in English?
No, the 'h' is completely silent. It sounds like 'soo-per-eh-ro-eh'.
Is 'superhéroe' only for comic book characters?
Mostly, yes. However, you can use it figuratively to describe someone who does something incredibly brave or difficult in real life.
Where does the stress go when I say the word?
The stress goes on the 'hé' syllable. The accent mark is there to tell you exactly where to put the emphasis.