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minor characters

[ˈmaɪnər ˈkærəktərz]
noun
personagens secundárias
1. Characters in a narrative work (book, film, play, etc.) who have limited screen time or page time and play a supporting role in the story
The minor characters in the novel provided comic relief and helped develop the main plot.
As personagens secundárias no romance proporcionaram alívio cômico e ajudaram a desenvolver o enredo principal.
2. Non-principal actors or figures whose contributions are less significant than those of major characters
The director decided to cut scenes with minor characters to shorten the film.
O diretor decidiu cortar cenas com personagens secundárias para encurtar o filme.
Synonyms
secondary characterssupporting charactersbit players
Antonyms
major charactersmain charactersprincipal charactersprotagonists

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
personagens secundárias
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
personagens coadjuvantes
Formal theatrical/literary term
Portugal
personagens secundárias
Standard European Portuguese usage
General
personagens menores
Direct translation, less commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

the supporting cast
bit part
cameo appearance
background character
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