Protagonizada (en. Starring)

/pro.ta.ɣo.niˈθa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A work or production that is interpreted by a main character.
The movie stars a famous actor.
La película está protagonizada por un actor famoso.
Situation where a person or character has a central role in a story.
The book I am reading features a brave heroine.
El libro que estoy leyendo está protagonizado por una heroína valiente.
Describes something that has a protagonist as its focus.
In the series, each episode is starred by a new character.
En la serie, cada episodio es protagonizado por un nuevo personaje.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to star', which comes from the Greek 'protagonistés', meaning 'the one who speaks first or the main one in a work'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be starring
refers to a production in which an actor or actress has the main role.
estar protagonizada
starring
indicates who the main actor or actress is in a work.
protagonizada por
to be the protagonist
to be the central or principal figure in a situation or narrative.
ser el protagonista

Related Words

protagonist
The main character in a work or story.
protagonista
prominence
The importance or central role that a protagonist has.
protagonismo
champion
A person who has a prominent role in a competition.
campeón

Slang Meanings

Protag
I love this movie because the protag is amazing.
Me encanta esta película porque el protag es increíble.
Prota
The main character of the series is very charismatic.
El prota de la serie es muy carismático.