| papel |
| 1. n-m. paper (material) | |
| folha de papel - sheet of paper | |
| 2. n-m. (by extension) (written) document | |
| 3. n-m. (by extension) cash (especially bills) | |
| 4. n-m. (theatre, cinema) role, part | |
| Apesar de desempenhar vários papéis memoráveis, jamais recebeu um prêmio. - Despite having played many memorable roles, he/she never won an award. | |
| 5. n-m. (by extension) function, role | |
| No papel de pai e de marido, fracassou miseravelmente. - In the role of father and husband he failed miserably. | |
| 6. n-m. (in the plural) papers; documents | |
