hero

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa admirada por sua coragem, feitos extraordinários ou qualidades nobres; também pode se referir ao protagonista de uma história, filme ou obra de ficção.

A noun referring to a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

plural irregular

1. Brave personA2formal

   A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

   Herói

   • The firefighter was hailed as a hero for saving the child.
   • She is a hero to many for her work in human rights.
   • He became a national hero after winning the gold medal.

   Sinônimoschampionconquerorcrusaderdefenderknightprotectorrescuersaviorwarrior

   Antônimoscowardcravendastard

2. Main characterA2formal

   The principal male character in a book, play, or film.

   Herói

   • The hero of the novel is a young detective.
   • In the movie, the hero must save the world from destruction.
   • The story follows the hero on his journey to find the treasure.

   Sinônimosleadleading manprotagonist

   Antônimosantagonistvillain

3. Idol or role modelB1informal

   A person who is greatly admired for their achievements or qualities.

   Ídolo

   • My father has always been my hero.
   • She is a hero to young athletes everywhere.
   • Many kids look up to sports stars as their heroes.

   Sinônimoscelebrityexemplariconidealidolinspirationmodelparagonrole modelstar