At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'heroico' often, but you might recognize it because it looks like the English word 'heroic'. It is an adjective used to describe someone very, very brave. Remember that in Spanish, we change the ending: 'un hombre heroico' but 'una mujer heroica'. The 'h' is silent, so you say 'e-roy-ko'. Think of your favorite superhero! They do 'actos heroicos'. At this stage, just focus on the fact that it means 'super brave' and follows the noun it describes. For example: 'El bombero es heroico'.
At the A2 level, you can start using 'heroico' to describe people in stories or news. You should know that it is more intense than 'valiente' (brave). Use 'heroico' when someone does something amazing to help others. You should also practice the plural forms: 'los soldados heroicos' and 'las enfermeras heroicas'. You might see this word in simple reading passages about history or famous people. It usually comes after the noun. Try to use it in a sentence like: 'Mi abuelo fue un hombre heroico during the war'. Notice how it adds more emotion than just saying he was brave.
At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'heroico' in both speaking and writing. You can use it to describe abstract concepts like 'un esfuerzo heroico' (a heroic effort) or 'una resistencia heroica'. You should understand that it carries a sense of sacrifice. At this level, you might also encounter it in more formal contexts, like news reports or literature. You should be careful with the spelling (no accent on the 'o') and ensure perfect gender and number agreement. You can also start using it with adverbs: 'Fue un acto verdaderamente heroico'. This shows a higher level of expression.
At the B2 level, you can use 'heroico' to add stylistic flair to your descriptions. You might experiment with placing it before the noun ('su heroico sacrificio') to emphasize the quality as an essential part of the person's character. You should be able to distinguish 'heroico' from synonyms like 'intrépido', 'valeroso', or 'épico', choosing the one that fits the context best. You will likely hear this word in documentaries, political speeches, or high-level journalism. You should also be able to use it in more complex grammatical structures, such as within relative clauses or as part of an adjective phrase.
At the C1 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of 'heroico'. You can use it in academic or professional writing to describe historical movements, legal defenses, or extraordinary professional achievements. You are aware of its literary connotations and can use it to create specific tones in your writing. You should be familiar with related terms like 'heroicidad' (the quality of being heroic) and 'heroísmo' (heroism). You can also recognize and use the word in idiomatic or metaphorical ways, and you understand its cultural significance in the names of institutions or cities in the Spanish-speaking world.
At the C2 level, 'heroico' is a tool for precise and evocative expression. You can use it to analyze literature, discussing 'el carácter heroico' of a protagonist. You understand the subtle shift in meaning when the word is used in different historical periods of the Spanish language. You can use it with complete mastery of register, knowing exactly when it sounds inspiring and when it might sound hyperbolic or ironic. You are also capable of using the word in complex rhetorical devices, such as antithesis or hyperbole, to make a powerful impact on your audience in both formal oratory and sophisticated writing.

heroico در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Adjective meaning 'heroic' or 'extremely brave'.
  • Requires gender and number agreement (heroico/a/os/as).
  • Commonly used in news, sports, and historical contexts.
  • Stronger and more formal than the word 'valiente'.

The Spanish adjective heroico is a powerful descriptor used to characterize actions, people, or attitudes that embody the qualities of a hero. While its English cognate 'heroic' is nearly identical in meaning, the Spanish usage often carries a slightly more elevated, almost literary weight, although it is perfectly common in journalism and daily discussion of selfless acts. At its core, heroico describes someone who displays extraordinary courage, often at great personal risk, or an action that goes far beyond the call of duty. It is not merely about being 'brave' (valiente); it implies a level of sacrifice or historical significance that elevates the subject to a legendary status.

Etymology and Essence
Derived from the Greek 'heros', the word has maintained its nobility across centuries. In Spanish, calling an act 'heroico' suggests it is worthy of an epic poem or a permanent place in collective memory.

In contemporary Spanish, you will encounter heroico in various contexts. In the news, it describes the work of first responders during natural disasters. In sports, it describes a team that wins against all odds while playing with injuries or fewer players. In historical contexts, it refers to the great battles or resistances that defined nations. It is an adjective that demands agreement in gender and number with the noun it modifies: un acto heroico (masculine singular), una hazaña heroica (feminine singular), esfuerzos heroicos (masculine plural), and acciones heroicas (feminine plural).

El rescate de los mineros fue un esfuerzo heroico que conmovió al mundo entero.

Furthermore, the word can be used figuratively to describe persistence. For example, a student working three jobs while maintaining perfect grades might be described as making a sacrificio heroico. It highlights the struggle against adversity. However, be careful not to overuse it, as its impact comes from its association with the extraordinary. In literature, particularly in the Golden Age of Spanish literature (Siglo de Oro), heroico was often linked to the concepts of honor and lineage, but today it is much more democratic, applied to anyone exhibiting selfless bravery.

Agreement Rules
Remember that adjectives in Spanish must match the gender of the noun. 'El bombero heroico' but 'La enfermera heroica'. This is a common point of error for English speakers who are used to the invariable 'heroic'.

La resistencia heroica de la ciudad durante el asedio es recordada en los libros de historia.

Using heroico correctly involves understanding its placement and its inflection. In Spanish, descriptive adjectives typically follow the noun they modify. Saying un acto heroico emphasizes the nature of the act. However, in poetic or highly formal writing, you might see it placed before the noun (su heroico comportamiento) to add a layer of emotional emphasis or aesthetic flair. This 'pre-positing' makes the quality feel like an inherent or essential characteristic of the subject rather than just a description.

Common Noun Pairings
Heroico frequently pairs with: Acto (act), Gesto (gesture), Esfuerzo (effort), Comportamiento (behavior), Resistencia (resistance), and Muerte (death).

When constructing sentences, pay close attention to the verb choice. Usually, heroico is used with the verb ser because heroism is often viewed as a defining characteristic of an action or person in a specific moment. For example, Su decisión fue heroica. It can also be used with parecer (to seem) or resultar (to turn out to be). In more complex structures, you might use it to modify the subject of a sentence: El soldado, siempre heroico, no abandonó su puesto. Here, it functions as an appositive adjective, providing extra information about the soldier's character.

A pesar del peligro, los voluntarios realizaron una labor heroica en la zona del desastre.

In plural forms, the transformation is straightforward: heroicos and heroicas. For example, Los bomberos fueron heroicos. If you are describing a group of mixed gender, the masculine plural heroicos is used. It is also worth noting that heroico can be modified by adverbs like verdaderamente (truly) or altamente (highly) to increase the scale of the praise: Fue un gesto verdaderamente heroico.

The 'H' is Silent
Never pronounce the 'h' in 'heroico'. It starts directly with the 'e' sound: /e-ˈɾoi-ko/.

Sus palabras heroicas inspiraron a todo el ejército antes de la batalla final.

You will hear heroico in several specific domains of Spanish-speaking life. First and foremost is in the **news and journalism**. When a civilian saves someone from a fire or a drowning, the headlines will almost certainly use the word heroico. It is the go-to adjective for 'breaking news' bravery. You might hear a news anchor say: 'En un acto heroico, un joven salvó a un anciano de las vías del tren.' This context reinforces the word's association with immediate, physical courage.

Sports Commentary
In the world of football (soccer), a goalkeeper making ten saves in a row or a team winning with nine men is often called 'heroico'. It adds drama and epic scale to the sporting achievement.

Another common place is in **political and commemorative speeches**. During national holidays (like the 12th of October or Independence Days across Latin America), politicians frequently speak of the gestas heroicas (heroic deeds) of the founding fathers. Here, the word is used to instill national pride and remind the citizens of the sacrifices made for their freedom. It’s also common in the names of military academies or historical monuments, such as the Heroico Colegio Militar in Mexico, which honors the 'Niños Héroes'.

El equipo logró una victoria heroica en el último minuto del partido.

In **literature and film**, especially in the fantasy or historical drama genres, heroico is used to describe the protagonist's journey. You might hear it in a movie trailer: 'Una aventura heroica como nunca antes has visto.' In these cases, it sets the tone for a story involving high stakes and moral integrity. Finally, you might hear it in **eulogies or funerals** for people who served their community, such as police officers or doctors who died in the line of duty, honoring their vida heroica.

Everyday Exaggeration
Occasionally, Spanish speakers use 'heroico' sarcastically or hyperbolically. 'Hice un esfuerzo heroico para levantarme hoy' (I made a heroic effort to get up today).

La ciudad de Veracruz es conocida como 'Cuatro Veces Heroica' por su historia de defensa.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is the **misuse of gender agreement**. Since 'heroic' is gender-neutral in English, learners often default to heroico even when describing feminine nouns. Remember: una acción heroica, not una acción heroico. This is a fundamental rule of Spanish grammar that applies to all adjectives ending in '-o'.

Confusion with 'Heroína'
While 'heroico' is the adjective, the noun for a female hero is 'heroína'. Be careful, as 'heroína' also means the drug heroin. Context usually makes it clear, but it’s a quirk to be aware of.

Another mistake is the **pronunciation of the 'H'**. In English, 'heroic' has a voiced 'h'. In Spanish, the 'h' is always silent. If you pronounce it, it will sound like you are saying 'geroico' or it will just sound foreign. Start the word with the 'e' sound. Additionally, some learners confuse heroico with épico. While they are related, épico refers more to the scale and grandeur of a story or event, whereas heroico refers specifically to the bravery and character of the person involved. You can have an acto heroico in a non-epic setting (like a small kitchen fire).

Error: *Ella hizo un trabajo heroico. Correcto: Ella hizo un trabajo heroico (trabajo is masculine). Error: *Su hazaña fue heroico. Correcto: Su hazaña fue heroica.

Finally, avoid using heroico for small, everyday tasks unless you are being intentionally funny. Calling someone 'heroico' for finishing their homework on time sounds sarcastic in Spanish, just as it does in English. Reserve it for moments of genuine, significant bravery or monumental effort to maintain its linguistic power.

Preposition Pitfall
We don't usually say 'heroico de'. We say 'heroico por' if we want to explain the reason: 'Fue heroico por su valentía'.

No confundas heroico (adjetivo) con héroe (sustantivo). 'Él es un héroe' vs 'Él es heroico'.

While heroico is a fantastic word, Spanish offers a rich palette of synonyms that allow for more precise shades of meaning. Depending on whether you want to emphasize fearlessness, physical strength, or moral fortitude, you might choose a different term. Understanding these nuances will make your Spanish sound more natural and sophisticated.

Valiente vs. Heroico
'Valiente' is the most common word for 'brave'. It is everyday and versatile. 'Heroico' is a step above; it implies that the bravery led to a great deed or sacrifice.
Intrépido
This means 'intrepid' or 'fearless'. It suggests a lack of fear in the face of danger, often used for explorers or adventurers.
Épico
While often used interchangeably in casual speech, 'épico' refers to the scale of the event. A 'batalla épica' is huge and legendary; an 'acto heroico' is about the quality of the person's soul.

Other alternatives include valeroso (valiant), which is slightly more formal than 'valiente', and audaz (bold/audacious), which implies a certain cleverness or daring. For something very formal or literary, you might use denodado (determined/bold) or gallardo (gallant/brave). In some regions, bizarro is used to mean brave, though in modern Spanish it more commonly means 'strange' (influenced by the English 'bizarre'), so use it with caution.

Su audaz plan salvó a la compañía, pero su comportamiento heroico salvó vidas.

On the opposite side, the antonyms of heroico are cobarde (cowardly), pusilánime (faint-hearted), and miedoso (fearful). These words describe a lack of courage. Interestingly, the lack of heroism can also be described as mediocre if the person failed to rise to a challenge they were expected to meet. By mastering these synonyms and antonyms, you can describe the full spectrum of human courage in Spanish.

Register Check
'Heroico' is Neutral/Formal. 'Valiente' is Universal. 'Echarle huevos' is Slang/Vulgar (Spain) for being brave.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The word originally referred only to the demigods of Greek mythology. Over time, it shifted to describe any human showing 'divine' courage.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /e-ˈɾoi-ko/
US /e-ˈɾoi-ko/
The stress is on the second syllable 'roi'.
هم‌قافیه با
estoico (stoic) benzoico (benzoic) paranoico (paranoic) mesozoico (mesozoic) paleozoico (paleozoic) cenozoico (cenozoic) lentoico alzoico
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing the 'H' like an English 'H'.
  • Stressing the first syllable (HE-roi-ko).
  • Stressing the last syllable (he-roi-KO).
  • Mispronouncing the 'oi' diphthong as two separate vowels.
  • Using an English 'R' sound instead of the Spanish tap 'R'.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to recognize due to English cognate.

نوشتن 3/5

Must remember gender agreement and no accent.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Must remember the silent 'H' and tap 'R'.

گوش دادن 2/5

Clear pronunciation usually.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

héroe valiente ayudar fuerte miedo

بعداً یاد بگیرید

heroísmo hazaña épico intrépido sacrificio

پیشرفته

denodado gallardo pusilánime gesta proeza

گرامر لازم

Adjective-Noun Agreement

El acto heroico / La acción heroica.

Silent H

Heroico se pronuncia /e-roi-ko/.

Adjective Position

Un heroico esfuerzo (emphasis) vs Un esfuerzo heroico (description).

Pluralization

Los actos heroicos.

Substantivized Adjectives

Lo heroico es difícil de definir.

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

El gato es heroico.

The cat is heroic.

Simple subject-verb-adjective structure.

2

Un hombre heroico ayuda.

A heroic man helps.

Adjective follows the noun.

3

Ella es una niña heroica.

She is a heroic girl.

Feminine agreement (heroica).

4

Los perros son heroicos.

The dogs are heroic.

Masculine plural agreement.

5

Fue un acto heroico.

It was a heroic act.

Use of 'fue' (past tense of ser).

6

Mi mamá es heroica.

My mom is heroic.

Feminine singular.

7

El bombero heroico corre.

The heroic firefighter runs.

Definite article + noun + adjective.

8

Es una acción heroica.

It is a heroic action.

Feminine singular agreement.

1

El soldado realizó un gesto heroico.

The soldier made a heroic gesture.

Verb 'realizar' is common with 'acto' or 'gesto'.

2

Vimos una película sobre un viaje heroico.

We saw a movie about a heroic journey.

Preposition 'sobre' (about).

3

Sus acciones heroicas salvaron al pueblo.

Their heroic actions saved the town.

Plural feminine agreement.

4

No todos los héroes son heroicos siempre.

Not all heroes are always heroic.

Adverb 'siempre' placement.

5

Fue una muerte heroica en la batalla.

It was a heroic death in the battle.

Common collocation: 'muerte heroica'.

6

La enfermera fue heroica durante la crisis.

The nurse was heroic during the crisis.

Prepositional phrase 'durante la crisis'.

7

Ellos son recordados por su comportamiento heroico.

They are remembered for their heroic behavior.

Passive construction 'son recordados'.

8

¡Qué esfuerzo tan heroico hiciste!

What a heroic effort you made!

Exclamatory '¡Qué... tan!' structure.

1

La resistencia heroica de la ciudad duró meses.

The heroic resistance of the city lasted months.

Abstract noun 'resistencia'.

2

A pesar del miedo, tuvo un comportamiento heroico.

In spite of the fear, he had a heroic behavior.

Conjunction 'A pesar de'.

3

El rescate fue calificado como heroico por la prensa.

The rescue was described as heroic by the press.

Passive voice with 'ser calificado como'.

4

Necesitamos un sacrificio heroico para ganar.

We need a heroic sacrifice to win.

Subjunctive/Imperative context.

5

Su intervención heroica evitó una tragedia mayor.

His heroic intervention prevented a greater tragedy.

Adjective modifying 'intervención'.

6

Es difícil mantener una actitud heroica cada día.

It is difficult to maintain a heroic attitude every day.

Infinitive 'mantener' as subject.

7

Los voluntarios mostraron un valor heroico.

The volunteers showed heroic courage.

Noun 'valor' (courage) + adjective.

8

Fue una hazaña heroica que nadie olvidará.

It was a heroic feat that no one will forget.

Relative clause 'que nadie olvidará'.

1

Su heroico comportamiento le valió una medalla.

His heroic behavior earned him a medal.

Pre-posed adjective for emphasis.

2

La novela narra las heroicas aventuras de un caballero.

The novel narrates the heroic adventures of a knight.

Narrative verb 'narrar'.

3

Fue un intento heroico, aunque finalmente fracasó.

It was a heroic attempt, although it finally failed.

Concession clause with 'aunque'.

4

La historia está llena de gestas heroicas olvidadas.

History is full of forgotten heroic deeds.

Phrase 'está llena de'.

5

Consideramos heroica su decisión de quedarse.

We consider her decision to stay heroic.

Object complement structure.

6

Aquel heroico defensor no se rindió jamás.

That heroic defender never surrendered.

Demonstrative 'aquel' + adjective + noun.

7

Buscaban una solución heroica a un problema imposible.

They were looking for a heroic solution to an impossible problem.

Imperfect tense 'buscaban'.

8

La ciudad recibió el título de 'muy heroica'.

The city received the title of 'very heroic'.

Adjective used as a formal title.

1

El poema épico exalta el espíritu heroico del pueblo.

The epic poem exalts the heroic spirit of the people.

Literary register.

2

Su trayectoria profesional fue calificada de heroica.

Her professional career was described as heroic.

Preposition 'de' after 'calificar'.

3

No debemos confundir lo heroico con lo temerario.

We must not confuse the heroic with the reckless.

Substantivized adjective with 'lo'.

4

La sinfonía evoca una atmósfera heroica y triunfal.

The symphony evokes a heroic and triumphal atmosphere.

Artistic description.

5

Fue una resistencia heroica frente a la adversidad.

It was a heroic resistance in the face of adversity.

Preposition 'frente a'.

6

El autor cuestiona la noción tradicional de lo heroico.

The author questions the traditional notion of the heroic.

Philosophical/Analytical context.

7

Sus esfuerzos heroicos por la paz fueron ignorados.

His heroic efforts for peace were ignored.

Passive voice 'fueron ignorados'.

8

La retórica heroica del líder inspiró a las masas.

The leader's heroic rhetoric inspired the masses.

Political analysis.

1

La dialéctica entre lo trágico y lo heroico define la obra.

The dialectic between the tragic and the heroic defines the work.

High-level literary criticism.

2

Se despojó de toda vanidad en un acto de heroico desapego.

He stripped himself of all vanity in an act of heroic detachment.

Complex psychological description.

3

La posteridad juzgará si su sacrificio fue verdaderamente heroico.

Posterity will judge if his sacrifice was truly heroic.

Future tense + conditional clause.

4

Subyace en su discurso una épica de lo heroico cotidiano.

Underlying his speech is an epic of the everyday heroic.

Inverted sentence structure for emphasis.

5

La heroicidad no reside en el triunfo, sino en el intento heroico.

Heroism does not reside in triumph, but in the heroic attempt.

Contrastive 'no... sino' structure.

6

El mito del héroe se sustenta en acciones de cariz heroico.

The myth of the hero is sustained by actions of a heroic nature.

Formal phrase 'de cariz' (of a nature/character).

7

Su muerte, aunque heroica, dejó un vacío irreparable.

His death, although heroic, left an irreparable void.

Concessive insertion.

8

Explora la dimensión heroica de la condición humana.

It explores the heroic dimension of the human condition.

Abstract philosophical theme.

ترکیب‌های رایج

acto heroico
esfuerzo heroico
resistencia heroica
muerte heroica
gesto heroico
comportamiento heroico
hazaña heroica
lucha heroica
pueblo heroico
decisión heroica

عبارات رایج

un acto heroico

— A specific instance of heroic bravery.

El rescate fue un acto heroico.

en un esfuerzo heroico

— Doing something with extreme difficulty or sacrifice.

En un esfuerzo heroico, llegó a la meta.

la edad heroica

— Refers to a mythical or ancient time of heroes.

Los mitos de la edad heroica son fascinantes.

de forma heroica

— Doing something in a heroic manner.

Actuó de forma heroica ante el fuego.

gesta heroica

— A great deed or feat of heroism.

La gesta heroica de la independencia.

carácter heroico

— The quality of being brave like a hero.

Tiene un carácter heroico.

poema heroico

— An epic poem about a hero.

El Cantar de Mio Cid es un poema heroico.

virtud heroica

— A high level of moral excellence.

La Iglesia reconoció sus virtudes heroicas.

resistencia heroica

— Staying strong against a much stronger force.

La resistencia heroica de Numancia.

título heroico

— A formal designation of heroism for a place/person.

Veracruz ostenta el título de ciudad heroica.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

heroico vs heroína

Can mean a female hero or the drug heroin.

heroico vs épico

Refers to the scale of the event, while heroico refers to the bravery.

heroico vs valiente

Heroico is much stronger and implies sacrifice.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"hacerse el héroe"

— To try to look brave or heroic, often unnecessarily.

No intentes hacerte el héroe, llama a la policía.

Informal
"a capa y espada"

— To defend something heroically and fiercely.

Defendió su idea a capa y espada.

Neutral
"morir con las botas puestas"

— To die while working or fighting heroically until the end.

El capitán murió con las botas puestas.

Informal
"dar el do de pecho"

— To make a supreme, heroic effort at a critical moment.

El equipo dio el do de pecho en la final.

Neutral
"quemar las naves"

— To make a heroic, irreversible decision to move forward.

Decidió quemar las naves y mudarse a otro país.

Neutral
"ser un hacha"

— To be exceptionally good/brave at something (Spain).

Es un hacha resolviendo problemas.

Informal
"tener agallas"

— To have the 'guts' or bravery to do something.

Hay que tener agallas para hacer eso.

Informal
"poner el pecho a las balas"

— To face danger or problems heroically.

Hay que poner el pecho a las balas.

Informal
"jugarse el tipo"

— To risk one's life or physical integrity heroically.

Se jugó el tipo para salvar al niño.

Informal
"salvado por la campana"

— Saved at the last heroic second (not strictly heroic, but common in sports).

Estaba perdido, pero fue salvado por la campana.

Informal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

heroico vs Eroico

Misspelling without H.

Spanish requires the H, even if silent.

Correct: Heroico. Wrong: Eroico.

heroico vs Heróico

Incorrect accent mark.

The word is 'grave' ending in a vowel, so no accent is needed.

Correct: Heroico. Wrong: Heróico.

heroico vs Héroe

Noun vs Adjective.

Héroe is a person; heroico is a description.

Él es un héroe heroico.

heroico vs Valeroso

Similar meaning.

Valeroso is slightly more archaic/formal.

Un caballero valeroso.

heroico vs Bizarro

False friend from English.

In Spanish, it can mean brave, but usually means weird now.

Un gesto bizarro (might be misunderstood).

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

El/La [persona] es heroico/a.

El bombero es heroico.

A2

Fue un [sustantivo] heroico.

Fue un acto heroico.

B1

[Persona] realizó una acción heroica.

María realizó una acción heroica.

B2

A pesar de [sustantivo], fue heroico.

A pesar del peligro, fue heroico.

C1

Lo [adjetivo] de su [sustantivo] fue heroico.

Lo notable de su esfuerzo fue heroico.

C2

Subyace un cariz heroico en [sustantivo].

Subyace un cariz heroico en su discurso.

B1

Se le considera un [persona] heroico.

Se le considera un soldado heroico.

A2

¡Qué [sustantivo] tan heroico!

¡Qué gesto tan heroico!

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

héroe (hero)
heroína (heroine)
heroísmo (heroism)
heroicidad (heroicity/heroic act)

فعل‌ها

heroicizar (to make heroic/heroize)

صفت‌ها

heroico (heroic)

مرتبط

épico
valentía
hazaña
gesta
sacrificio

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Common in specific contexts (news, history), less common in casual daily chat.

اشتباهات رایج
  • El acción heroico La acción heroica

    Acción is feminine, so the adjective must be feminine too.

  • Un hombre heróico Un hombre heroico

    There is no accent on the 'o' in heroico.

  • Pronouncing the H /e-roi-ko/

    The H is silent in Spanish.

  • Using heroico for small things Valiente / Amable

    Heroico is for extraordinary acts of bravery.

  • Misspelling as 'heroico' in plural as 'heroicos' with accent heroicos

    Plural forms also follow standard stress rules and don't need accents.

نکات

Agreement is Key

Don't forget to change the ending to -a, -os, or -as depending on what you are describing.

Silent H

Pretend the 'H' doesn't exist. Start with the 'E' sound immediately.

Save it for Big Moments

Use it for truly amazing acts, not just small favors, to keep its meaning strong.

Know your Synonyms

Use 'valiente' for friends and 'heroico' for legends.

No Accent

Learners often want to put an accent on the 'o', but it's not needed.

Historical Context

Look for the word in Latin American history books to see it in action.

The Tap R

Practice the single tap 'R' to sound like a native speaker.

News Reports

Watch news clips about rescues to hear 'heroico' used naturally.

Word Family

Learn 'héroe' and 'heroico' together to strengthen your memory.

Formal Situations

This is a great word for formal speeches or writing.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'Hero' named 'Ico'. Hero-Ico. Ico is a brave Spanish boy.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a firefighter (bombero) walking out of a silent 'H' (a silent house) carrying a cat. He is heroico.

شبکه واژگان

héroe valiente fuego salvar medalla guerra honor sacrificio

چالش

Try to describe three people in history you think were heroicos and why.

ریشه کلمه

From the Latin 'heroicus', which comes from the Ancient Greek 'hērōïkós'.

معنای اصلی: Relating to heroes or demigods.

Indo-European (Greek -> Latin -> Romance).

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful when using 'heroico' in political contexts, as it can be used for propaganda.

English uses 'heroic' similarly, but 'heroico' in Spanish can feel more formal or historical.

La ciudad Heroica de Veracruz (Mexico) El Cantar de Mio Cid (Heroic epic) Sinfonía Heroica (Beethoven's 3rd Symphony, called 'Heroica' in Spanish)

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Emergency Services

  • rescate heroico
  • labor heroica
  • bombero heroico
  • intervención heroica

Sports

  • victoria heroica
  • remontada heroica
  • esfuerzo heroico
  • defensa heroica

History

  • gesta heroica
  • pueblo heroico
  • resistencia heroica
  • muerte heroica

Literature

  • personaje heroico
  • poema heroico
  • viaje heroico
  • acto heroico

Personal Life

  • gesto heroico
  • decisión heroica
  • comportamiento heroico
  • actitud heroica

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"¿Cuál crees que ha sido el acto más heroico de la historia?"

"¿Conoces a alguien en tu vida que sea verdaderamente heroico?"

"¿Es necesario ser valiente para ser heroico?"

"¿Qué película tiene el personaje más heroico que has visto?"

"¿Crees que los médicos durante la pandemia fueron heroicos?"

موضوعات نگارش

Describe un momento en el que tuviste que ser heroico para ayudar a alguien.

Escribe sobre un personaje histórico que consideres heroico y explica por qué.

¿Qué significa para ti tener un comportamiento heroico en la vida cotidiana?

Imagina que eres un bombero. Describe un día de trabajo heroico.

¿Crees que la sociedad actual valora los actos heroicos o los ignora?

سوالات متداول

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No, 'heroico' no lleva tilde porque es una palabra llana terminada en vocal y el diptongo 'oi' no requiere acentuación gráfica en este caso.

Valiente es una persona que tiene valor. Heroico es alguien que realiza una hazaña extraordinaria, a menudo con sacrificio personal.

Sí, pero debes cambiar la terminación a 'heroica'. Por ejemplo: 'Ella es una mujer heroica'.

Se dice 'esfuerzo heroico'. Es una de las colocaciones más comunes en el idioma.

Sí, en español la letra 'H' siempre es muda. Se pronuncia empezando por la 'e'.

El plural masculino es 'heroicos' y el femenino es 'heroicas'.

Sí, se puede usar antes para dar un énfasis poético o literario, como en 'su heroico valor'.

Es común en las noticias y en la literatura, pero en el habla cotidiana se usa menos que 'valiente'.

Es un título honorífico que reciben algunas ciudades por su defensa histórica ante ataques enemigos.

El sustantivo es 'heroísmo' para la cualidad y 'heroicidad' para el acto en sí.

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Escribe una oración con 'acto heroico'.

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Escribe una oración con 'esfuerzo heroico'.

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Describe a un héroe usando 'heroico'.

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Escribe el plural de 'la acción heroica'.

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Usa 'heroico' para describir un deporte.

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Escribe una frase formal con 'heroico'.

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Escribe una frase sobre un perro heroico.

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Usa 'heroicamente' (adverbio) en una frase.

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Escribe una frase sobre una mujer heroica.

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Explica por qué alguien es heroico.

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Escribe una frase sobre una ciudad heroica.

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Crea un titular de noticia con 'heroico'.

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Escribe una frase con 'comportamiento heroico'.

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Escribe una frase con 'gesto heroico'.

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Describe una batalla usando 'heroica'.

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Escribe una frase sobre un médico heroico.

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Escribe una frase con 'resistencia heroica'.

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Usa 'heroico' en una pregunta.

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Escribe una frase con 'valor heroico'.

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Escribe una frase con 'heroicos' (plural).

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Pronuncia: heroico

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Pronuncia: heroica

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Pronuncia: heroicos

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Pronuncia: heroicas

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Di: 'Un acto heroico'.

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Di: 'Una acción heroica'.

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Di: 'Esfuerzos heroicos'.

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Di: 'Gestas heroicas'.

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Explica en voz alta qué es ser heroico.

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Nombra a un personaje heroico.

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Di: 'El rescate fue heroico'.

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Di: 'Fue un gesto heroico'.

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Di: 'La ciudad es heroica'.

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Di: 'Lucharon heroicamente'.

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Pronuncia la palabra sin la H.

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Di: 'Un soldado heroico'.

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Di: 'Una enfermera heroica'.

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Di: 'Hazaña heroica'.

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Di: 'Comportamiento heroico'.

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Di: 'Un intento heroico'.

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¿Cuántas sílabas tiene heroico?

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¿Cuál es la primera vocal que se oye?

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¿Oyes la H al principio?

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¿Termina en vocal o consonante?

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¿Cuál es la sílaba tónica?

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¿Oyes 'heroico' o 'heroica'?

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¿Cuántas letras tiene la palabra?

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¿Rima con 'estoico'?

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¿Es una palabra aguda o llana?

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¿Oyes una R fuerte o suave?

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¿Cuál es la última letra?

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¿Hay un diptongo en la palabra?

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¿Cuántas veces aparece la O?

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¿Se oye un acento en la I?

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¿Es una palabra larga o corta?

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