Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
personaje
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾsoˈnaxe/
Meaning
- masculine nouncharacter
Example
En la obra hay muchos personajes interesantes.
There are many interesting characters in the play.
More examples
El personaje cómico aligera la tensión en la escena.
The comic relief character lightens the tension in the scene.
Core concept
A role or part played in a narrative, either fictional or real.
Common phrases
personaje principal
lead character
personaje secundario
supporting character
personaje cómico
comic relief character
Similar words
persona: An individual human being in everyday contexts.
protagonista: A story's main character around whom events and conflicts center.
Definition in Spanish
Ser, real o ficticio, que interviene en una historia u obra y contribuye al desarrollo de la acción o al perfil narrativo.
Word origin
Via Spanish persona plus -aje from Latin persona meaning 'mask' or 'role', forming a noun for someone who embodies a theatrical or narrative part.
Usage tips
- In informal speech personaje can mean a colorful, eccentric, or notorious person ('es todo un personaje'), so context decides whether it denotes a literary role or a real-life character.
Other meanings
- figurenoun