Personajes (en. Characters)
/peɾ.soˈna.xes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals or figures that appear in narratives or stories.
The characters in the novel were very well developed.
Los personajes de la novela fueron muy bien desarrollados.
Real people who have significant relevance in the social sphere.
The documentary features famous characters from the art world.
El documental presenta personajes famosos del mundo del arte.
Figures that represent specific concepts or roles within a narrative.
The main characters often face great conflicts.
Los personajes principales a menudo enfrentan grandes conflictos.
Etymology
From Latin 'personāgĭo', meaning 'act of representing a person'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
main character
The most important character in a story.
personaje principal
secondary character
A character that is not the main one, but supports the plot.
personaje secundario
fictional character
An invented character that does not exist in real life.
personaje de ficción
Related Words
protagonist
The main character in a story.
protagonista
antagonist
The character that opposes the protagonist.
antagonista
character
Attribute or set of qualities that define a character.
carácter
Slang Meanings
A very well-known or popular character in culture.
You are a true television character.
Eres un verdadero personaje de la televisión.
Someone who acts in an exaggerated or comedic manner.
He always makes jokes; he is a character.
Siempre hace chistes, es un personaje.