← Back to Fala2Me
secondary narrative
[/ˈsɛkəndɛri ˈnærətɪv/]
noun
pl: secondary narratives
narrativa secundária
1.
A subplot or supporting story within a larger narrative that complements but is not central to the main plot
In the novel, the romance between minor characters serves as a secondary narrative to the main adventure story.
No romance, o relacionamento entre personagens secundárias funciona como uma narrativa secundária para a história principal de aventura.
2.
A storyline told from a perspective other than the primary protagonist
The film includes a secondary narrative focusing on the antagonist's background and motivations.
O filme inclui uma narrativa secundária focando no passado e nas motivações do antagonista.
Synonyms
subplot
subplot
supporting narrative
minor plot
secondary plot
Antonyms
primary narrative
main narrative
principal plot
central narrative
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
narrativa secundária
standard term used in literary and film criticism
São Paulo
narrativa secundária
preferred in academic contexts
Portugal
narrativa secundária
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a tale within a tale
subplot thickness
layered storytelling
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →