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supporting actor

[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ˈæktər/]
nounmasculinepl: supporting actors
ator coadjuvante
1. An actor who plays a secondary role in a film, television show, or theatrical production, rather than the main lead
He won an award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the drama film.
Ele ganhou um prêmio de Melhor Ator Coadjuvante por seu papel no filme de drama.
2. A performer in a secondary position who enhances the main narrative but does not carry the primary storyline
The supporting actor delivered a memorable performance despite limited screen time.
O ator coadjuvante entregou uma performance memorável apesar do tempo limitado de tela.
Synonyms
secondary actorcharacter actoractor in a supporting rolebit player
Antonyms
lead actormain characterprotagoniststar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ator coadjuvante
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese cinema and television
Rio de Janeiro
ator coadjuvante
Standard usage in the film industry
São Paulo
ator coadjuvante
Standard usage in the film industry
Portugal
ator secundário
Alternative term sometimes used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

steal the show - when a supporting actor outperforms the lead
in a supporting role - playing a secondary part
scene stealer - a supporting actor who makes a memorable impression
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