vilao
Vilão is a term used in Portuguese-language fiction to refer to the principal antagonist who opposes the protagonist. A vilão drives the central conflict and often embodies the moral opposition to the hero. While commonly portrayed as wicked or criminal, modern depictions frequently present villains with complex motives or backstories, blurring the line between villainy and victimhood.
Etymology: The word vilão derives from Old French vilain, from Latin villanus, originally meaning a farmhand
Characterization and archetypes: Villains span a range of archetypes, including the mastermind who plots a grand
In culture and media: The vilão is a central element in literature, film, television, comics, and games,