No. 476 in Italian
protagonista
The main character or leading figure in a story, play, or event.
In a sentence
Il protagonista del romanzo è coraggioso e determinato.
The protagonist of the novel is brave and determined.
Here, 'protagonista' refers to the main character of a story.
Lei è stata la protagonista del campionato, segnando il gol decisivo.
She was the star of the championship, scoring the decisive goal.
In this sentence, 'protagonista' is used to describe the key participant or outstanding performer in a sports event.
Essere il protagonista della propria vita significa prendere decisioni consapevoli.
Being the protagonist of your own life means making conscious decisions.
The word 'protagonista' here metaphorically refers to someone taking control or leading role in one's own life journey.
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