opening characters

[ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈkærəktərz]
nounpl: opening characters
personagens de abertura / caracteres iniciais
1. The main or featured characters that appear at the beginning of a narrative, film, book, or television show
The opening characters in the movie were introduced with dramatic music and striking visuals.
Os personagens de abertura no filme foram apresentados com música dramática e visuais impressionantes.
2. In typography and writing, the first letters or symbols that begin a text, chapter, or section
The opening characters of the manuscript were ornately decorated with gold leaf.
Os caracteres iniciais do manuscrito foram decorados ornamentalmente com folha de ouro.
3. In video games and interactive media, the playable or featured characters shown at the start of the game
Choose one of the three opening characters to begin your adventure.
Escolha um dos três personagens iniciais para começar sua aventura.
This term is predominantly used in entertainment and creative industries (film, television, literature, and gaming) in both Brazilian and American English contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in dubbing, game localization, and film criticism. The phrase emphasizes the narrative importance of character introductions in storytelling.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
main charactersprotagonistfeatured charactersinitial charactersstarting characters
Antonyms / Antônimos
closing characterssupporting charactersbackground characters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
personagens de abertura
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and entertainment contexts
Rio de Janeiro
personagens iniciais
Alternative usage emphasizing the initial appearance
São Paulo
personagens de abertura
Standard technical terminology used in film and game industries
Portugal
personagens de abertura / caracteres iniciais
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight preference for 'caracteres' in written texts

Related Words

opening sceneintroductioncharacter developmentnarrative structureexposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the stage with opening characters
introduce characters from the opening scene
opening characters that steal the show
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