leading man
US /ˈliːdɪŋ mæn/
UK /ˈliːdɪŋ mæn/
1.
ator principal, protagonista masculino
the male actor who plays the principal role in a play, film, or television series
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He was cast as the leading man in the new romantic comedy.
Ele foi escalado como o ator principal na nova comédia romântica.
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The audience adored the charismatic leading man.
A plateia adorou o carismático ator principal.