alternative role
[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv roʊl/]
nounpl: alternative roles
papel alternativo
1. A different or secondary position, function, or character that someone can assume instead of their primary or usual one
The actor took on an alternative role in the independent film to expand his range.
O ator assumiu um papel alternativo no filme independente para expandir seu alcance.
2. In organizational or team contexts, a substitute position that someone can fill when the primary role is unavailable
She was trained for an alternative role in case the team leader became unavailable.
Ela foi treinada para um papel alternativo caso o líder da equipe ficasse indisponível.
3. A non-traditional or unconventional function or responsibility, often associated with counterculture or progressive movements
The musician explored an alternative role as a social activist.
O músico explorou um papel alternativo como ativista social.
The concept of 'alternative role' is particularly relevant in modern creative industries (film, music, theater) in both the US and Brazil, where actors and artists increasingly seek diverse roles to avoid typecasting. In corporate environments, especially in São Paulo's business culture, alternative roles are formally documented as part of succession planning and organizational resilience strategies. The term also carries cultural associations with the alternative/counterculture movement in English-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
side gig / backup gig
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