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main character

[/meɪn ˈkærɪktər/]
nounpl: main characters
personagem principal
1. The central or most important character in a narrative work such as a book, film, play, or game
The main character of the novel is a detective solving a murder mystery.
A personagem principal do romance é um detetive resolvendo um mistério de assassinato.
2. The protagonist around whom the plot primarily revolves
In Harry Potter, Harry is the main character whose journey we follow throughout the series.
Em Harry Potter, Harry é a personagem principal cuja jornada acompanhamos ao longo da série.
Synonyms
protagonistlead charactercentral characterheroheroine
Antonyms
supporting charactersecondary characterminor characterbackground character

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
personagem principal
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
personagem principal
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
personagem principal
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

steal the show (when a main character outperforms others)
carry the film/book (when the main character is essential to the work's success)
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