role
BrE /rəʊl/ AmE /roʊl/
noun en → es
the part that someone plays in a situation or activity, especially the way they behave and what they do
papel, rol, función
- play a role in something
- have a role in something
Collocations a supporting role · take on a new role
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She played an important role in the company's success.
Ella desempeñó un papel importante en el éxito de la empresa.
the job or position that someone has, especially the duties and responsibilities of a particular job
cargo, puesto, función
- in one's role as something/somebody
Collocations a key role · role model
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In his role as manager, he is responsible for hiring new staff.
En su papel como gerente, es responsable de contratar nuevo personal.
the way someone behaves or the character they have in a particular situation
personalidad, carácter, actitud
- in one's role as something/somebody
Collocations a different role · play a role
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She took on a more assertive role in the negotiations.
Ella adoptó un papel más firme en las negociaciones.
the part that an actor plays in a play or film, including the character's name and what they say and do
papel, personaje, rol en teatro
- in the role of somebody
Collocations a leading role · play a role in something
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She played the role of Juliet.
Ella interpretó el papel de Julieta.
the function or purpose that something has in a system, process, etc.
función, propósito, tarea
- in the role of something
Collocations a key role · play a role
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The computer plays an important role in modern life.
La computadora desempeña un papel importante en la vida moderna.
the position that someone has in a society or community, especially the way they are treated by other people because of their status
posición social, estatus, rol en la sociedad
- in one's role as something/somebody
Collocations a high/low role · play a role in society
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He has an important role to play in the community.
Él tiene un papel importante que desempeñar en la comunidad.
a task or assignment given to someone, especially in a professional context
tarea asignada, misión, rol de trabajo
- be assigned a role
Collocations an important role · play a role
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She was assigned the role of project manager.
Ella fue asignada el rol de gerente del proyecto.
the part that an actor plays in a play or film, including the character's name and what they say and do
papel, personaje, rol en teatro
- in the role of somebody
Collocations a leading role · play a role in something
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She played the role of Juliet.
Ella interpretó el papel de Julieta.