narrator

[/nəˈreɪtər/]
nounpl: narrators
narrador
1. A person who tells or reads a story, especially one who provides commentary in a film, documentary, or audiobook
The narrator's voice guided us through the entire documentary.
A voz do narrador nos guiou por todo o documentário.
2. In literature, a character or voice that tells the story from a particular perspective
The unreliable narrator made readers question the truth of the events.
O narrador pouco confiável fez os leitores questionarem a verdade dos eventos.
3. Someone who provides spoken description or explanation of events as they happen
The sports narrator described the exciting final moments of the game.
O narrador esportivo descreveu os emocionantes últimos momentos do jogo.
In Brazilian television and media, narrators are highly valued professionals, particularly in documentaries (documentários), sports broadcasting (transmissões esportivas), and audiobooks (audiolivros). The role is considered an art form, with famous narrators becoming celebrities in their own right. In American culture, narrators are essential to podcasts, audiobooks, and nature documentaries, with distinct narration styles becoming signature elements of popular shows.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
storytellerraconteurcommentatorspeaker
Antonyms / Antônimos
listeneraudience

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrador
Standard and most common term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
narrador
No significant regional variation; standard usage
São Paulo
narrador
No significant regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
narrador
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; no variation

Related Words

narrativenarratenarrationstory

Related Idioms & Phrases

unreliable narrator
first-person narrator
third-person narrator
omniscient narrator
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