heroico in 30 Seconds
- 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.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
The word originally referred only to the demigods of Greek mythology. Over time, it shifted to describe any human showing 'divine' courage.
Pronunciation Guide
- 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'.
Difficulty Rating
Easy to recognize due to English cognate.
Must remember gender agreement and no accent.
Must remember the silent 'H' and tap 'R'.
Clear pronunciation usually.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
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.
Examples by Level
El gato es heroico.
The cat is heroic.
Simple subject-verb-adjective structure.
Un hombre heroico ayuda.
A heroic man helps.
Adjective follows the noun.
Ella es una niña heroica.
She is a heroic girl.
Feminine agreement (heroica).
Los perros son heroicos.
The dogs are heroic.
Masculine plural agreement.
Fue un acto heroico.
It was a heroic act.
Use of 'fue' (past tense of ser).
Mi mamá es heroica.
My mom is heroic.
Feminine singular.
El bombero heroico corre.
The heroic firefighter runs.
Definite article + noun + adjective.
Es una acción heroica.
It is a heroic action.
Feminine singular agreement.
El soldado realizó un gesto heroico.
The soldier made a heroic gesture.
Verb 'realizar' is common with 'acto' or 'gesto'.
Vimos una película sobre un viaje heroico.
We saw a movie about a heroic journey.
Preposition 'sobre' (about).
Sus acciones heroicas salvaron al pueblo.
Their heroic actions saved the town.
Plural feminine agreement.
No todos los héroes son heroicos siempre.
Not all heroes are always heroic.
Adverb 'siempre' placement.
Fue una muerte heroica en la batalla.
It was a heroic death in the battle.
Common collocation: 'muerte heroica'.
La enfermera fue heroica durante la crisis.
The nurse was heroic during the crisis.
Prepositional phrase 'durante la crisis'.
Ellos son recordados por su comportamiento heroico.
They are remembered for their heroic behavior.
Passive construction 'son recordados'.
¡Qué esfuerzo tan heroico hiciste!
What a heroic effort you made!
Exclamatory '¡Qué... tan!' structure.
La resistencia heroica de la ciudad duró meses.
The heroic resistance of the city lasted months.
Abstract noun 'resistencia'.
A pesar del miedo, tuvo un comportamiento heroico.
In spite of the fear, he had a heroic behavior.
Conjunction 'A pesar de'.
El rescate fue calificado como heroico por la prensa.
The rescue was described as heroic by the press.
Passive voice with 'ser calificado como'.
Necesitamos un sacrificio heroico para ganar.
We need a heroic sacrifice to win.
Subjunctive/Imperative context.
Su intervención heroica evitó una tragedia mayor.
His heroic intervention prevented a greater tragedy.
Adjective modifying 'intervención'.
Es difícil mantener una actitud heroica cada día.
It is difficult to maintain a heroic attitude every day.
Infinitive 'mantener' as subject.
Los voluntarios mostraron un valor heroico.
The volunteers showed heroic courage.
Noun 'valor' (courage) + adjective.
Fue una hazaña heroica que nadie olvidará.
It was a heroic feat that no one will forget.
Relative clause 'que nadie olvidará'.
Su heroico comportamiento le valió una medalla.
His heroic behavior earned him a medal.
Pre-posed adjective for emphasis.
La novela narra las heroicas aventuras de un caballero.
The novel narrates the heroic adventures of a knight.
Narrative verb 'narrar'.
Fue un intento heroico, aunque finalmente fracasó.
It was a heroic attempt, although it finally failed.
Concession clause with 'aunque'.
La historia está llena de gestas heroicas olvidadas.
History is full of forgotten heroic deeds.
Phrase 'está llena de'.
Consideramos heroica su decisión de quedarse.
We consider her decision to stay heroic.
Object complement structure.
Aquel heroico defensor no se rindió jamás.
That heroic defender never surrendered.
Demonstrative 'aquel' + adjective + noun.
Buscaban una solución heroica a un problema imposible.
They were looking for a heroic solution to an impossible problem.
Imperfect tense 'buscaban'.
La ciudad recibió el título de 'muy heroica'.
The city received the title of 'very heroic'.
Adjective used as a formal title.
El poema épico exalta el espíritu heroico del pueblo.
The epic poem exalts the heroic spirit of the people.
Literary register.
Su trayectoria profesional fue calificada de heroica.
Her professional career was described as heroic.
Preposition 'de' after 'calificar'.
No debemos confundir lo heroico con lo temerario.
We must not confuse the heroic with the reckless.
Substantivized adjective with 'lo'.
La sinfonía evoca una atmósfera heroica y triunfal.
The symphony evokes a heroic and triumphal atmosphere.
Artistic description.
Fue una resistencia heroica frente a la adversidad.
It was a heroic resistance in the face of adversity.
Preposition 'frente a'.
El autor cuestiona la noción tradicional de lo heroico.
The author questions the traditional notion of the heroic.
Philosophical/Analytical context.
Sus esfuerzos heroicos por la paz fueron ignorados.
His heroic efforts for peace were ignored.
Passive voice 'fueron ignorados'.
La retórica heroica del líder inspiró a las masas.
The leader's heroic rhetoric inspired the masses.
Political analysis.
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.
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.
La posteridad juzgará si su sacrificio fue verdaderamente heroico.
Posterity will judge if his sacrifice was truly heroic.
Future tense + conditional clause.
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.
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.
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).
Su muerte, aunque heroica, dejó un vacío irreparable.
His death, although heroic, left an irreparable void.
Concessive insertion.
Explora la dimensión heroica de la condición humana.
It explores the heroic dimension of the human condition.
Abstract philosophical theme.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— Doing something with extreme difficulty or sacrifice.
En un esfuerzo heroico, llegó a la meta.
— Refers to a mythical or ancient time of heroes.
Los mitos de la edad heroica son fascinantes.
— Staying strong against a much stronger force.
La resistencia heroica de Numancia.
— A formal designation of heroism for a place/person.
Veracruz ostenta el título de ciudad heroica.
Often Confused With
Can mean a female hero or the drug heroin.
Refers to the scale of the event, while heroico refers to the bravery.
Heroico is much stronger and implies sacrifice.
Idioms & Expressions
— To try to look brave or heroic, often unnecessarily.
No intentes hacerte el héroe, llama a la policía.
Informal— To defend something heroically and fiercely.
Defendió su idea a capa y espada.
Neutral— To die while working or fighting heroically until the end.
El capitán murió con las botas puestas.
Informal— To make a supreme, heroic effort at a critical moment.
El equipo dio el do de pecho en la final.
Neutral— To make a heroic, irreversible decision to move forward.
Decidió quemar las naves y mudarse a otro país.
Neutral— To be exceptionally good/brave at something (Spain).
Es un hacha resolviendo problemas.
Informal— To have the 'guts' or bravery to do something.
Hay que tener agallas para hacer eso.
Informal— To face danger or problems heroically.
Hay que poner el pecho a las balas.
Informal— To risk one's life or physical integrity heroically.
Se jugó el tipo para salvar al niño.
Informal— Saved at the last heroic second (not strictly heroic, but common in sports).
Estaba perdido, pero fue salvado por la campana.
InformalEasily Confused
Misspelling without H.
Spanish requires the H, even if silent.
Correct: Heroico. Wrong: Eroico.
Incorrect accent mark.
The word is 'grave' ending in a vowel, so no accent is needed.
Correct: Heroico. Wrong: Heróico.
Noun vs Adjective.
Héroe is a person; heroico is a description.
Él es un héroe heroico.
Similar meaning.
Valeroso is slightly more archaic/formal.
Un caballero valeroso.
False friend from English.
In Spanish, it can mean brave, but usually means weird now.
Un gesto bizarro (might be misunderstood).
Sentence Patterns
El/La [persona] es heroico/a.
El bombero es heroico.
Fue un [sustantivo] heroico.
Fue un acto heroico.
[Persona] realizó una acción heroica.
María realizó una acción heroica.
A pesar de [sustantivo], fue heroico.
A pesar del peligro, fue heroico.
Lo [adjetivo] de su [sustantivo] fue heroico.
Lo notable de su esfuerzo fue heroico.
Subyace un cariz heroico en [sustantivo].
Subyace un cariz heroico en su discurso.
Se le considera un [persona] heroico.
Se le considera un soldado heroico.
¡Qué [sustantivo] tan heroico!
¡Qué gesto tan heroico!
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
Common in specific contexts (news, history), less common in casual daily chat.
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El acción heroico
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La acción heroica
Acción is feminine, so the adjective must be feminine too.
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Un hombre heróico
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Un hombre heroico
There is no accent on the 'o' in heroico.
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Pronouncing the H
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/e-roi-ko/
The H is silent in Spanish.
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Using heroico for small things
→
Valiente / Amable
Heroico is for extraordinary acts of bravery.
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Misspelling as 'heroico' in plural as 'heroicos' with accent
→
heroicos
Plural forms also follow standard stress rules and don't need accents.
Tips
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.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Hero' named 'Ico'. Hero-Ico. Ico is a brave Spanish boy.
Visual Association
Imagine a firefighter (bombero) walking out of a silent 'H' (a silent house) carrying a cat. He is heroico.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to describe three people in history you think were heroicos and why.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'heroicus', which comes from the Ancient Greek 'hērōïkós'.
Original meaning: Relating to heroes or demigods.
Indo-European (Greek -> Latin -> Romance).Cultural Context
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.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
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
Conversation Starters
"¿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?"
Journal Prompts
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?
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, '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.
Test Yourself 200 questions
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?
¿Cuál es la primera vocal que se oye?
¿Oyes la H al principio?
¿Termina en vocal o consonante?
¿Cuál es la sílaba tónica?
¿Oyes 'heroico' o 'heroica'?
¿Cuántas letras tiene la palabra?
¿Rima con 'estoico'?
¿Es una palabra aguda o llana?
¿Oyes una R fuerte o suave?
¿Cuál es la última letra?
¿Hay un diptongo en la palabra?
¿Cuántas veces aparece la O?
¿Se oye un acento en la I?
¿Es una palabra larga o corta?
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Summary
The word 'heroico' is used to elevate a person's bravery to the level of a hero. It's not just for caped crusaders but for anyone making a grand sacrifice. Example: 'Su intervención heroica salvó la vida de tres personas.'
- 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'.
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.
Example
Sus acciones durante la batalla fueron heroicas.
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