Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
protagonismo
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾotaɣoˈnismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounprominence
Example
Esa idea ganó protagonismo en la reunión.
That idea gained prominence at the meeting.
More examples
En las películas, el actor secundario a veces cobra protagonismo.
In films, the supporting actor sometimes gains prominence.
Core concept
State of being in the spotlight that materially influences an outcome.
Common phrases
tomar protagonismo
take prominence
cobrar protagonismo
gain prominence
Similar words
influencia: Exerts power that affects others' actions, choices, or the course of events.
importancia: Shows the degree to which something is valued, meaningful, or significant.
Definition in Spanish
Importancia visible y capacidad de condicionar decisiones, la atención o el desarrollo de un asunto cuando alguien o algo ocupa el lugar principal.
Word origin
Derived from Greek πρωταγωνιστής (proto- 'first' + agon 'contest') via Spanish protagonista and the suffix -ismo, which creates a noun for the condition of holding a leading position.
Usage tips
- Protagonismo commonly describes ideas, policies, or groups rather than only individuals, and Spanish speakers often mark it with verbs such as dar, quitar or cobrar protagonismo.
Other meanings
- center stagenoun
- limelightnoun
- leading rolenoun
Opposites
- anonimatoanonymitynoun
- irrelevanciairrelevancenoun
Related words
- protagonistaprotagonistnoun
- protagonizarstarverb
- protagónicoleadingadjective