heroic

BrE /ˈhɪə.rəʊ.kə/ AmE /ˈhiː.roʊ.k/

adjective en → es

1 BRAVE [attributive or predicative] B1

showing great courage and bravery, especially in dangerous situations

valiente, heroico, intrépido

  • a heroic deed/act

Collocations heroic efforts · heroic rescue

  • He made a heroic effort to save the child.

    Hizo un esfuerzo heroico para salvar al niño.

2 SELFLESS [attributive or predicative] B2

showing great selflessness and generosity, especially in helping others

desinteresado, altruista, generoso

  • a heroic deed/act

Collocations heroic sacrifice · heroic generosity

  • She made a heroic sacrifice to help the community.

    Ella hizo un sacrificio heroico para ayudar a la comunidad.