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bit players

[/bɪt ˈpleɪərz/]
nounpl: bit players
atores/atrizes coadjuvantes
1. Actors or actresses who play minor or small roles in a film, television show, or theatrical production
The bit players in the movie had only a few lines of dialogue.
Os atores coadjuvantes no filme tinham apenas algumas falas.
2. People who play minor or insignificant roles in a particular situation or organization
The smaller companies are just bit players in the global market.
As pequenas empresas são apenas players secundários no mercado global.
Synonyms
supporting actorsextrasminor rolessecondary characterswalk-ons
Antonyms
lead actorsmain charactersstarsprincipals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atores coadjuvantes / personagens secundários
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
atores secundários / papéis de figuração
Used in Portuguese cinema and theater contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play a small role
have a bit part
be on the sidelines
play second fiddle
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