Meaning
character, personality
- character (in a book, film, etc.)
- personality, prominent figure
- odd person, character
In a sentence
Quel personaggio in TV parla sempre troppo.
That TV personality always talks too much.
Hai capito il personaggio del nuovo film?
Did you understand the character in the new movie?
Il tuo vicino è proprio un personaggio strano.
Your neighbor is really an odd character.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| personaggio | masculine · singular |
| personaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'personaggio' for notable people (e.g., historical figures) or fictional characters. For generic 'person,' prefer 'persona.'
- Avoid overusing it for 'guy'—'tipo' or 'ragazzo' is more natural in casual speech.
- Always masculine, even when referring to women (e.g., 'una famosa personaggio').