hero
US /ˈhɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˈhɪr.oʊ/
1.
eroe
a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
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He was hailed as a hero for saving the child from the burning building.
È stato acclamato come un eroe per aver salvato il bambino dall'edificio in fiamme.
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Many look up to their parents as their first heroes.
Molti considerano i loro genitori i loro primi eroi.
2.
eroe, protagonista
the chief male character in a book, play, or movie, who is typically identified with good qualities, and with whom the reader or audience is expected to sympathize
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The novel's hero embarks on a perilous quest.
L'eroe del romanzo intraprende una pericolosa ricerca.
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The audience cheered for the hero as he defeated the villain.
Il pubblico ha applaudito l'eroe mentre sconfiggeva il cattivo.