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heroísmo

heroism

noun eh-roh-EES-moh Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Usage Note

Heroísmo denotes the quality or an act of exceptional courage, especially at personal risk for others. It derives from héroe (hero), with -ísmo as an abstract suffix. The written accent on the í marks the hiatus: the o and í are pronounced as two separate vowels, not a diphthong. The feminine counterpart heroína means both 'heroine' and 'heroin', requiring care in context.

Examples

"El soldado fue premiado por su heroísmo."

Natural Translation

The soldier was honored for his heroism.

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