heroico
heroic
adjective eh-ROH-ee-koh Rare
Origin: From Latin heroicus, from Greek heroikos, from heros (hero).
Usage Note
Heroico typically describes an act, effort, or person of exceptional bravery. En dosis heroicas ('in heroic doses') is a set phrase meaning an unusually large amount of something, often medicine. The related noun is héroe (hero, masculine) or heroína (heroine); note that heroína also means 'heroin' (the drug), which can cause confusion.
Examples
"Fue un acto heroico salvar al niño del fuego."
Natural Translation
It was a heroic act to save the child from the fire.
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