protagonizar

to star in

verb proh-tah-goh-nee-SAHR Less Common

Also means

to lead

Usage Note

Protagonizar means to play the lead role in a film, play, or event. It can extend metaphorically to any person or thing that takes centre stage (protagonizó el escándalo del año). The noun protagonista (common gender) is the direct source.

Examples

"Ella protagonizó la película ganadora del festival."

Natural Translation

She starred in the award-winning film at the festival.

Literal Translation

She starred-she the film award-winning of-the festival

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