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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRol principal
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Rol principal
"En la obra, ella tuvo el rol principal."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The most important or leading function or position in a particular context.
"In the play, she took on the principal role, captivating the audience with her performance." - 2
A role that carries significant responsibility or influence.
"As the principal role in the project, he was responsible for overseeing all operations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'principal' originates from the Latin 'principalis', meaning 'chief' or 'first', while 'role' comes from the French 'rôle', which refers to a part played by an actor. The combination reflects a position of primary importance in a given context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Principal Role" is said worldwide
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Rôle principal
Transliteration: Rôle principal
"Dans la pièce, elle a joué le rôle principal."
Hauptrolle
Transliteration: Hauptrolle
"In dem Stück spielte sie die Hauptrolle."
Ruolo principale
Transliteration: Ruolo principale
"Nello spettacolo, ha interpretato il ruolo principale."
Rol principal
Transliteration: Rol principal
"En la obra, ella tuvo el rol principal."
Papel principal
Transliteration: Papel principal
"Na peça, ela desempenhou o papel principal."
मुख्य भूमिका
Transliteration: Mukhya bhumika
"नाटक में, उसने मुख्य भूमिका निभाई।"
主要角色
Transliteration: Zhǔyào juésè
"在剧中，她扮演了主要角色。"
주요 역할
Transliteration: Juyo yeokhal
"연극에서 그녀는 주요 역할을 맡았다."
主役
Transliteration: Shuyaku
"劇中で彼女は主役を演じました。"
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