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    Intriga (en. Intrigue)

    /in'tриɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action or effect of intriguing.
    Intrigue led to the creation of theories about the author.
    La intriga llevó a la creación de teorías sobre el autor.
    A secret maneuver aimed at harming someone or achieving a goal.
    Political intrigues often trigger crises in government.
    Las intrigas políticas a menudo desencadenan crisis en el gobierno.
    Interest or curiosity awakened by a confusing or mysterious matter.
    The book is full of intrigue and suspense.
    El libro está lleno de intriga y suspenso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intrĭga', which means 'to entangle' or 'to arouse interest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    political intrigue
    A set of maneuvers and strategies in the realm of political power.
    intriga política
    to weave intrigues
    To create or develop confusing situations with hidden intentions.
    tejer intrigas
    to live in intrigue
    To be in a state of worry or expectation due to uncertainty.
    vivir en la intriga

    Related Words

    intriguing
    That provokes interest or curiosity.
    intrigante
    conspiracy
    A secret agreement between two or more people to do something illegal or immoral.
    conspiración
    mystery
    A situation or thing that cannot be understood or is difficult to know.
    misterio

    Slang Meanings

    The ease of causing problems in a sneaky manner.
    He is always involved in intrigues; I don't know how he manages it.
    Siempre está metido en intrigas, no sé cómo se las arregla.
    To participate in rumors or gossip.
    I'm not interested in your intrigue; I prefer the facts.
    No me interesa tu intriga, prefiero los hechos.