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protagonismo

prominence, limelight

noun proh-tah-goh-NEES-moh Less Common
People & Society Values

Also means

leading role

Usage Note

Protagonismo is an abstract noun meaning the quality of holding centre stage, or the drive to take it. It often carries a mildly critical tone: buscar el protagonismo can imply someone is attention-seeking. The root noun protagonista means 'lead character, protagonist'; ejercer el protagonismo means 'to play the leading role'.

Examples

"El delantero buscaba más protagonismo en el partido."

Natural Translation

The striker was seeking more of the spotlight in the match.

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