role-playing

[/roʊl ˈpleɪɪŋ/]
nounpl: role-playings (rarely used)
dramatização de papéis / interpretação de papéis / role-playing
1. The act of assuming or acting out a particular role or character, typically in a game, simulation, or therapeutic context
The students engaged in role-playing exercises to practice their negotiation skills.
Os estudantes participaram de exercícios de dramatização de papéis para praticar habilidades de negociação.
2. A form of interactive entertainment or game where participants assume the roles of fictional characters and guide their adventures
Dungeons and Dragons is one of the most popular role-playing games ever created.
Dungeons and Dragons é um dos role-playing games mais populares já criados.
3. A therapeutic technique where individuals act out scenarios to explore feelings, behaviors, or social situations
The psychologist used role-playing to help the patient overcome social anxiety.
O psicólogo usou dramatização de papéis para ajudar o paciente a superar ansiedade social.
Role-playing games (RPGs) and the term 'role-playing' have become increasingly mainstream in Brazil, particularly among younger generations and in educational settings. In therapeutic contexts, it's widely recognized as a legitimate psychological technique. The English term 'role-playing' is often used directly, especially in gaming communities, but Portuguese alternatives are preferred in more formal or academic settings.
NYC Slang
playing pretend / doing improv
Synonyms / Sinônimos
actingpretend playsimulationcharacter actingimprovisation
Antonyms / Antônimos
authenticitygenuinenessreality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dramatização de papéis / interpretação de papéis / role-playing
Most commonly used in gaming and educational contexts; role-playing is also widely used in Portuguese
São Paulo
role-playing / RPG (acronym)
Urban, tech-savvy areas often use the English term directly
Rio de Janeiro
dramatização de papéis
More common in academic and therapeutic contexts
Portugal
dramatização de papéis / jogo de roles
Portuguese tends to use calques; role-playing games often abbreviated as RPG across both countries

Related Words

characterdramatizationsimulationgameactorperformance

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing a role
stepping into someone's shoes
acting the part
putting on an act
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