1. persons of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities
The firefighters were hailed as heroes for saving the family from the burning house.
Os bombeiros foram aclamados como heróis por terem salvado a família da casa em chamas.
2. the principal character in a story, play, film, or poem
The hero of the novel overcomes many obstacles to achieve his goals.
O herói do romance supera muitos obstáculos para atingir seus objetivos.
3. a sandwich made of a long roll filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables
We ordered two heroes for lunch at the deli.
Encomendamos dois sanduíches tipos herói para o almoço na delicatessen.