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walk-on

[wɔːk-ɒn]
noun, adjectivepl: walk-ons
papel pequeno, figurante
1. A minor theatrical or film role with few or no lines, typically played by an actor who appears briefly on stage or screen
She started her acting career with a walk-on in a Broadway production.
Ela começou sua carreira de atriz com um papel pequeno em uma produção da Broadway.
2. An athlete who joins a sports team without a scholarship or formal invitation
He earned a spot on the basketball team as a walk-on after impressing the coaches in tryouts.
Ele conquistou uma vaga no time de basquete como walk-on após impressionar os técnicos nos testes.
3. Adjective: Relating to or denoting a minor role or position
He landed a walk-on part in the film.
Ele conseguiu um papel de figurante no filme.
NYC Slang
extra, bit player
Synonyms
minor rolecameobit partfigurantecoadjuvante
Antonyms
lead rolestarring rolemain characterpapel principal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
figurante, papel pequeno
Most commonly used in theatrical and film contexts
Rio de Janeiro
figurante
Common in entertainment industry
São Paulo
papel coadjuvante, pequeno papel
More formal usage in media and theater
Portugal
papel de figurante, pequeno papel
Less commonly used; theatrical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from the bottom
work one's way up
earn one's stripes
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