common character

[ˈkɒmən ˈkærɪktər]
noun phrasepl: common characters
personagem comum
1. a character that appears frequently or is typical in a particular context, genre, or narrative
The wise mentor is a common character in fantasy novels.
O mentor sábio é uma personagem comum em romances de fantasia.
2. an ordinary or unremarkable person in society or a story
She preferred writing about common characters rather than heroes.
Ela preferia escrever sobre personagens comuns em vez de heróis.
3. a shared trait or attribute found among a group of people or things
Ambition is a common character trait among successful entrepreneurs.
A ambição é um traço de caráter comum entre empresários bem-sucedidos.
In both Brazilian and American literature, the common character represents relatable, everyday people in narratives. Brazilian literature often emphasizes social realism through such characters, while American media frequently uses common characters in contrast with heroes or protagonists to explore universal human experiences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ordinary charactertypical characterarchetypal characterstock characterconventional figure
Antonyms / Antônimos
unique characterextraordinary characterrare characterunconventional character

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
personagem comum
Standard usage in literature and entertainment contexts
Rio de Janeiro
personagem comum
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
personagem comum
Used in academic and publishing circles
Portugal
personagem comum
Identical usage; part of standard literary terminology

Related Words

character developmentcharacter typeprotagonistarchetypepersonapersonality trait

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dime a dozen character
run-of-the-mill character
everyman character
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