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/eɾoˈina/

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Translation

heroine

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Word origin

From Latin heroina, from Greek heroine, the feminine of heros ('hero'). English 'hero' and 'heroic' share the same root.

Origin
Greek
Root
heroine
English cognates
hero, heroic

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralheroínas

Examples

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The heroine of the novel saves the whole village.

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For many girls, their mother is their true heroine.

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The film tells the story of a brave heroine.

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The young woman became the heroine of the match after scoring the goal.

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In every legend there is a hero or a heroine who gives hope.

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This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 3: heroína, griego, huésped and 7 more words.