personagens; caracteres
1. individuals in a story, novel, film, or play
The main characters in the novel are well-developed.
Os personagens principais do romance são bem desenvolvidos.
2. letters, numerals, symbols, or marks used in writing or printing
This password must contain at least 8 characters.
Esta senha deve conter pelo menos 8 caracteres.
3. distinctive qualities or features of a person's nature or personality
He is known for his strong moral character.
Ele é conhecido por seu forte caráter moral.
4. reputation or standing in society
She has a spotless character in the community.
Ela tem uma reputação impecável na comunidade.
5. an unusual or eccentric person
He's quite a character at parties.
Ele é bastante um personagem em festas.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'characters' is frequently used in entertainment and literature contexts. Brazilians often use 'personagens' specifically for fictional roles in TV, film, and literature, while 'caracteres' refers to written symbols or personality traits. The phrase 'que personagem!' (what a character!) is commonly used in Brazil to describe someone eccentric or entertaining.
NYC Slang
peeps (when referring to people); homies (in casual context)
Related Idioms & Phrases
in character - staying true to one's nature or role
out of character - acting in an unusual way
a cast of characters - a group of diverse personalities
character witness - someone who testifies about another's reputation
build character - develop strength through difficult experiences
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