hacer el papel principal

hacer el papel principal(
ah
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sehr
 
ehl
 
pah
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pehl
 
preen
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see
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pahl
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to play the leading part
Crawford quería hacer el papel principal. Se negaba a ser una actriz de reparto.Crawford wanted to play the leading part. She refused to be a supporting actress.
b. to play the leading role
Dean hizo el papel principal de solo tres películas, pero se convirtió en una leyenda.Dean played the leading role of only three movies, but he became a legend.
c. to play the lead
¿No te acuerdas de esta actriz? La vimos hacer el papel principal en aquella obra de O'Neill.Don't you remember that actress? We saw her play the lead in that O'Neill play.
d. to star
En la cumbre de su carrera, Gandolfini hizo el papel principal de la serie de televisión "Los Soprano".At the peak of his career, Gandolfini starred in the TV series "The Sopranos."
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