heroicidad

heroic deed

noun eh-roh-ee-see-DAHD Rare

Also means

heroism

Usage Note

Heroicidad can refer to the abstract quality of heroism or to a specific heroic act (una heroicidad). It is feminine and forms its plural regularly. The more common word for a specific deed is hazaña, while heroísmo covers the general quality; heroicidad occupies both spaces but is more formal and less frequent than either. Learners sometimes confuse the adjective heroico with the noun héroe — the -idad suffix here attaches to the adjective stem.

Examples

"Su heroicidad salvó muchas vidas."

Natural Translation

His heroism saved many lives.

Free starter pack

Building your Spanish vocabulary?

Get the 100 most common Spanish words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Por vs Para in Spanish: One Mental Model, No Acronyms

Por looks backward at cause and path; para looks forward at goal and destination. Master por vs para in Spanish with one mental model — no acronyms needed.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Reflexive Verbs: Me, Te, Se Made Clear

Spanish reflexive verbs use me, te, se for actions you do to yourself. Master the daily-routine pattern, pronoun placement, and shifts like dormir vs dormirse.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Filler Words: 15 Ways to Sound Natural

Spanish filler words like pues, o sea, and vale make you sound natural, not robotic. Learn 15 muletillas sorted by job, by region, and when not to use them.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Ser vs. Estar: When to Use Each in Spanish

Ser vs estar made simple: how you feel and where you are use estar, everything else uses ser. Master the rule, the exceptions, and the traps that flip meaning.

June 3, 2026 6 min read