Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/eɾoˈina/

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Translation

heroine

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
Pluralheroinas

Examples

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The heroine of the novel saves the whole village.

muchas , .

For many girls, their mother is their true heroine.

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The film tells the story of a brave heroine.

convirtió marcar .

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 part of lesson 47.