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personages

[/ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒɪz/]
nounpl: personages
personagens
1. Important or distinguished persons; individuals of note or high rank
The royal ball was attended by many notable personages.
O baile real foi frequentado por muitas personagens notáveis.
2. Characters in a story, play, or narrative
The novel features several intriguing personages.
O romance apresenta várias personagens intrigantes.
3. A person, especially one of importance or social standing
He is a personage of great influence in the community.
Ele é uma personagem de grande influência na comunidade.
Synonyms
figuresindividualscharactersdignitariesnotables
Antonyms
commonersnobodies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
personagens
Standard usage for both fictional and real important persons
Portugal
personagens
Standard usage, may also use 'figuras' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a personage of distinction
historical personages
literary personages
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