hércules (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈeɾkules/

Translation Options

• Hercules

Meaning

"Hércules" is a proper noun that corresponds to the English name "Hercules." It is used in Spanish to refer to the mythical hero and demigod from Greek and Roman mythology. The term is used both in oral speech and written contexts, often in references to strength, heroism, or great physical feats.

Examples

1. Hércules era conocido por su increíble fuerza.
   Translation: Hercules was known for his incredible strength.

2. En la película, el protagonista demuestra valentía digna de Hércules.
   Translation: In the movie, the protagonist shows courage worthy of Hercules.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Trabajo de Hércules

• Llevar a cabo ese proyecto fue un trabajo de Hércules.
  Translation: Carrying out that project was a Herculean task.

• Fuerza de Hércules

• Para mover esa roca, necesitarás una fuerza de Hércules.
  Translation: To move that rock, you will need Herculean strength.

• Heroico como Hércules

• Su esfuerzo por salvar a los niños fue heroico como Hércules.
  Translation: His effort to save the children was heroic like Hercules.

Etymology

The term "Hércules" originates from Latin and Greek mythology, based on the legendary hero Heracles. The name comes from the combination of the Latin "Hercules" and the Greek "Herakles."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Heracles, Herakles
• Antonyms: Weak, feeble