No. 895 in Spanish
personaje
Character (in a story, play, or movie).
In a sentence
El personaje principal del libro es muy intrigante.
The main character of the book is very intriguing.
Refers to a fictional character in a story or book.
Ese personaje de la política siempre tiene opiniones controversiales.
That person in politics always has controversial opinions.
Refers to a real-life individual, highlighting uniqueness or character traits.
Es un personaje, siempre cuenta chistes en las reuniones.
They are quite the character; they always tell jokes at gatherings.
Refers colloquially to someone with a distinctive or humorous personality.
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