This is the 895th most frequent Spanish word.
personaje
Character (in a story, play, or movie).
Refers to a fictional character in a story or book.
El personaje principal del libro es muy intrigante.
The main character of the book is very intriguing.
Refers to a real-life individual, highlighting uniqueness or character traits.
Ese personaje de la política siempre tiene opiniones controversiales.
That person in politics always has controversial opinions.
Refers colloquially to someone with a distinctive or humorous personality.