heroine

• Substantivo que designa uma mulher admirada por sua coragem, feitos notáveis ou qualidades nobres, ou a personagem feminina principal de uma obra literária ou dramática.

A noun referring to a woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities, or the main female character in a literary or dramatic work.

1. Brave womanB1formal

   A woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

   Heroína

   • She was hailed as a heroine for saving the child from the burning building.
   • The nurse became a local heroine after volunteering in the war zone.
   • Her bravery made her a true heroine in the eyes of the community.

   Sinônimosamazonchampioncrusaderidollionessrole modelvalkyriewarrior

   Antônimoscoward

2. Main female characterA2formal

   The principal female character in a book, play, film, or other story.

   Heroína

   • The heroine of the novel is a young detective.
   • In the movie, the heroine fights against injustice.
   • The story follows the heroine as she discovers her hidden powers.

   Sinônimosleadleading ladyprotagoniststar

   Antônimosvillainess