protagonista

Definitions of protagonista
  1. noun
    the principal character in a work of fiction
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    example of:
    personaje ficticio
    an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
    types:
    antihéroe
    a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)
  2. noun
    actor who plays the leading male role
    synonyms: galán
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    type of:
    comediante, histrión, representante
    a theatrical performer
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