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personaje

character

noun pehr-soh-NAH-heh Common

Also means

important figure

Usage Note

Personaje refers to a character in a story, film, or play, but also to a notable or colourful real-life figure (un personaje histórico). It is always masculine regardless of the character's gender — el personaje femenino. Do not confuse with persona, which means simply 'person'.

Examples

"El personaje principal es muy interesante."

Natural Translation

The main character is very interesting.

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