personaggio principale
/per.soˈnad.d͡ʒo prin.t͡ʃiˈpa.le/word by word
The English phrase "main character" is translated into Italian as personaggio principale.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of personaggio, which means "character" and principale, which means "main" or "principal".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine. Because personaggio is a masculine noun, you should use personaggio principale even when referring specifically to a female main character. To express the plural "main characters", use personaggi principali.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 7 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While personaggio means 'character', in a social context, it can also mean a 'personality' or a 'notable person' who stands out in a crowd.
- The word personaggio is a 'loanword' from French, meaning it entered Italian via the French language rather than directly from Latin.
- If you are watching a film, the main character is often called the protagonista, a word that shares the same Greek root as 'protagonist' in English.
Examples in context
- Tom è il personaggio principale.Tom is the main character.This sentence demonstrates how to identify a person as the personaggio principale.Tatoeba #5448548 by Guybrush88, translation #5446753 by CK
- Il personaggio principale aveva un prototipo.The main character had a prototype.This sentence shows the use of personaggio principale in relation to a prototype.Tatoeba #10782723 by Guybrush88, translation #10770488 by AlanF_US
- Era il prototipo per il personaggio principale.He was the prototype for the main character.This sentence illustrates the use of personaggio principale when describing a prototype.Tatoeba #10782704 by Guybrush88, translation #10770491 by AlanF_US
- Il protagonista di questo libro è veramente affascinante!The main character of this book is truly fascinating!
- La poetessa Elisabetta è il personaggio principale di quest'opera teatrale.Poet Elisabetta is the main character of this play.
- Secondo me, i personaggi principali in questa serie TV sono ben sviluppati.In my opinion, the main characters in this TV series are well developed.
- Questo film ha un protagonista molto carismatico!This film has a very charismatic main character!
- Mi sono innamorato del personaggio principale di questo romanzo.I fell in love with the main character of this novel.
- Non riesco a dimenticare quel personaggio principale così misterioso!I can't forget that main character, so mysterious!
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are discussing a book they both read.
- AlessandroChi è il personaggio principale di questo libro?Who is the main character of this book?
- GiuliaIl personaggio principale è un giovane detective.The main character is a young detective.
- AlessandroMi piace molto il suo modo di pensare.I really like his way of thinking.
- GiuliaSì, è un protagonista molto interessante.Yes, he is a very interesting protagonist.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (personaggio, principale) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries personaggio, principale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
