No. 776 in Spanish
protagonista
The main character or leading figure in a story, play, or event.
In a sentence
El protagonista de la novela lucha por sus ideales.
The protagonist of the novel fights for his ideals.
Here, 'protagonista' is used as a noun referring to the main character in a story, aligning with its primary definition.
Siempre le gusta ser el protagonista en todas las reuniones.
He always likes to be the protagonist in all the meetings.
In this sentence, 'protagonista' is metaphorically used to describe someone who seeks to be the center of attention or the main figure in social settings.
La protagonista tomó una decisión valiente que cambió la trama.
The protagonist made a brave decision that changed the plot.
The term 'protagonista' here refers to the female main character of the narrative, showcasing its gender-neutral usage but contextually indicating a female due to the article 'la'.
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