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héroe

hero

noun EH-roh-eh Less Common

Usage Note

Héroe is stressed on the first syllable (hé-ro-e), three syllables in all, and the written accent marks that stress. The feminine form is heroína, but be aware that heroína also means heroin (the drug). The adjective is heroico.

Examples

"El bombero fue considerado un héroe."

Natural Translation

The firefighter was considered a hero.

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