o papel principal

the lead role

→ o

phrase Rare #35,769

the lead role Used mainly for the leading part in a play, film, or other performance. It can also refer to the main role or position in a broader situation.

PO: Ela conseguiu o papel principal no filme.

EN: She got the lead role in the film.

Queria muito o papel principal.

I really wanted the lead role.

— Cidade dos Sonhos (2001)

Você quer o papel principal?

Do you want the lead role?

— A Grande Beleza (2013)

O papel principal!

The main role!

— Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos (1989)

Por que ela não pode ter o papel principal?

Why can't she have the leading role?

— O Teste Decisivo (2000)

Nunca pensei que fosse ganhar o papel principal.

I never thought I would get the lead role.

— O Teste Decisivo (2000)

Tenho o papel principal.

I have the leading role.

— Oh Boy (2012)