el protagonista

the protagonist

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the protagonist Usually refers to the main character in a story, film, or novel, but can also refer to the central person in a real-life situation. The masculine form can refer to a male person or to a mixed-gender group.

SP: En esta película, el protagonista salva a su familia.

EN: In this movie, the protagonist saves his family.

Este hombre es el protagonista de nuestra historia.

This man is the protagonist of our story.

— Vivir (1952)

Y el protagonista, Alberto Crespo.

And the protagonist, Alberto Crespo.

— Dolor y gloria (2019)

El protagonista de Bounty Law.

The protagonist of Bounty Law.

— Érase una vez en… Hollywood (2019)

No es que seas el protagonista principal.

It's not like you're the main protagonist.

— Drive (2011)

El protagonista de la nueva película es un ángel joven.

The protagonist of the new film is a young angel.

Es como el protagonista de una novela.

He's like the protagonist of a novel.

— Burning (2018)

En fin, esta noche el protagonista eres tú, mi amorcito.

Anyway, tonight you're the star, my love.

— Anaconda (2025)

El protagonista soy yo.

I’m the protagonist.

— Anaconda (2025)

Hey, estúpido, éste es el protagonista de nuestra serie.

Hey, stupid, this is the protagonist of our series.

— Érase una vez en… Hollywood (2019)

Siempre fue el ayudante, nunca el protagonista.

He was always the sidekick, never the main character.

— Scream 7 (2026)

El protagonista de esta historia ha muerto.

The protagonist of this story has died.

— Vivir (1952)

Sin embargo, el protagonista es consciente de sus propios errores.

However, the protagonist is aware of his own mistakes.

Así que, ¿qué pasa al final con el protagonista?

So, what happens to the protagonist in the end?

El protagonista eres tú.

You are the protagonist.

— Anaconda (2025)

Soy el protagonista.

I’m the protagonist.

— El club de los poetas muertos (1989)