Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
heroísmo
Pronunciation
IPA/eɾoˈismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounheroism
Example
El heroísmo del bombero salvó a la familia.
The firefighter's heroism saved the family.
More examples
Un gesto de heroísmo en el transporte público conmovió a todos.
A gesture of heroism on public transport moved everyone.
Core concept
A firefighter running into a burning building to rescue trapped people.
Common phrases
actos de heroísmo
acts of heroism
mostrar heroísmo
show heroism
gesto de heroísmo
gesture of heroism
Similar words
valor: Steady bravery that enables confronting danger or hardship without flinching.
valentía: Bravery marked by quiet control of fear to carry out bold acts.
coraje: Bold, visceral courage that arises from within in moments of danger.
altruismo: Putting others' needs first and acting to help despite personal loss.
Definition in Spanish
Acciones o rasgos que revelan gran valentía y entrega personal en beneficio de otros, aun a costa del propio riesgo.
Word origin
Spanish heroísmo ultimately derives from Greek ἡρωισμός, from ἥρως 'hero' plus the noun-forming suffix -ισμός, via Latin into Spanish.
Usage tips
- A high-register noun used for morally weighty, self-sacrificing courage rather than ordinary bravery, so native speakers often use valiente, acto valiente, or acto de heroísmo in casual contexts.