noun phrasepl: same roles
mesmo papel
1. An identical or equivalent function, position, or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation or context
She played the same role in both productions of the play.
Ela desempenhou o mesmo papel em ambas as produções da peça.
2. A continued or repeated position or responsibility without change
He maintained the same role as project manager for five years.
Ele manteve o mesmo papel de gerente de projeto por cinco anos.
3. An equivalent part or function performed by different people or entities
Both actors could play the same role effectively.
Ambos os atores poderiam desempenhar o mesmo papel efetivamente.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional and entertainment contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently used in corporate environments ('mesmo papel na empresa') and in theater/cinema discussions. The concept reflects workplace stability in Brazilian culture, where staying in the same role can indicate either reliability or lack of career advancement depending on context.
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