protagonist

S2 W2

BrE /ˈprɒtəɡənɪst/ AmE /ˈproʊteɡənɪst/

noun en → es

1 MAIN CHARACTER [singular] B1

the main character in a story, play, film, etc.

protagonista

Collocations protagonist of a novel · protagonist in a movie

She is the protagonist in this story.

Ella es la protagonista en esta historia.

2 LEADER [singular] B2

a person who leads or plays a leading role in an activity, movement, etc.

líder, principal actor

Collocations protagonist of a cause · protagonist in a political movement

He is the protagonist of this social movement.

Él es el líder principal de este movimiento social.