1 the job someone or something has in a particular situation -- papel
2 the function or responsibilities that sb or sth has in a particular situation or group -- papel [ masculine, singular ]
Translation is one of the things I do in my role as a tour guide. Traducciones es una de las cosas que hago en mi papel de guía turístico.
Local churches have an important/major/key role in caring for AIDS patients. Las iglesias locales tienen un papel importante/clave en el cuidado de los pacientes con SIDA.
The military will play a peace-keeping role in this mission. Los militares desempeñarán un papel de mantenimiento de la paz en esta misión.
3 an acting part in a play or movie -- papel [ masculine, singular ]
She plays the role of the mother. Ella hace el papel de la madre.
The stabilisers are playing a role, they are allowing this expansive policy to take place.
There will be changes in the role of teachers in education, for instance.
The role of women is inestimable; yet their abilities and potential are not appreciated.
Our towns also play a crucial role in the context of climate change.
Let us hope it will continue to play that sensible, reasonable and sensitive role.
What is required today is not an equidistant role but a fair role.
