figurante

Meanings

• noun

  Individual who takes part in a theatrical or musical performance, especially an amateur one.

  - "Ela é uma figurante no teatro."
  - "He was just an extra, a figurante, in the movie."

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Variants

List of all variants of figurante that leads to same result
figurine , figurines

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'figurare', meaning 'to shape' or 'to form'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'figurante' is often used in Portuguese-speaking countries to refer to an extra or supporting actor.

2. Figurantes have been an important part of Portuguese culture for centuries, with many traditional festivals featuring large casts of figurantes.

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Related Concepts

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1. ator: Professional actor

2. coro: Chorus in a theatrical or musical performance

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Culture

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In Portuguese literature and art, figurantes have often been used to depict the struggles and lives of common people. They are an important part of the cultural fabric of Portugal, especially in the context of traditional festivals and celebrations.

How to Memorize "figurante"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person getting ready for a theatrical performance.
   - Imagine a group of figurantes rehearsing for a show.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a person participating in a performance.
   - Think of the word as meaning 'performer' or 'extra'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a figurante holding a prop.
   - Remember the word by associating it with 'figure' and 'ant'.

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