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.