primary role

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i roʊl]
noun phrasepl: primary roles
papel principal
1. The main or most important function or responsibility that someone or something has
The primary role of a teacher is to educate students.
O papel principal de um professor é educar os alunos.
2. The leading part or position in a particular activity, organization, or situation
Her primary role in the company is managing the marketing department.
Seu papel principal na empresa é gerenciar o departamento de marketing.
3. The most significant function performed by an entity or system
The primary role of the immune system is to protect the body from infections.
O papel principal do sistema imunológico é proteger o corpo de infecções.
This phrase is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, educational, and organizational contexts. In Brazil, 'papel principal' is the standard equivalent and is frequently used in job descriptions, organizational hierarchies, and academic discussions. The concept emphasizes hierarchy and importance in roles and responsibilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
main roleprincipal functionchief responsibilityprimary functionleading part
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary roleminor rolesupporting roleauxiliary function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
papel principal
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
papel principal / função principal
both terms commonly used in business contexts
São Paulo
papel principal / atribuição principal
more formal usage in corporate environments
Portugal
papel principal / função primordial
Portuguese tends to use 'papel principal' or 'função primordial'

Related Words

responsibilityfunctiondutyrolepurposemission

Related Idioms & Phrases

play a primary role in something
take on a primary role
assume a primary role
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