herói

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Portuguese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Latin hērōs (hero), from Ancient Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs, demi-god, hero), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (to watch over, protect).

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɔj
  • Hyphenation: he‧rói

Noun

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herói m (plural heróis, feminine heroína, feminine plural heroínas)

  1. hero (individual who stands out for an act of extraordinary courage, bravery, strength of character, or other quality considered notable)
  2. hero (one who is admired for any reason, constituting the center of attention)
  3. (film, literature) protagonist
  4. (mythology) hero (character born from a divine being and a mortal being)
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Descendants

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  • Macanese: hirói

Further reading

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