Intrigante (en. Intriguing)

/in.tɾi.ˈɣan.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provokes intrigue or interest.
The plot of the movie is very intriguing.
La trama de la película es muy intrigante.
That has the ability to keep attention in suspense.
The book is intriguing, I can't stop reading it.
El libro es intrigante, no puedo dejar de leerlo.
A person who conspires or plots something in secret.
The character is an intriguer who manipulates others.
El personaje es un intrigante que manipula a los demás.

Etymology

From Latin 'intricans', -antis, meaning 'that creates intrigue'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

intriguing situation
A situation that provokes interest or curiosity.
intrigante situación
intriguing topic
A topic that captures special attention.
tema intrigante
intriguing person
Someone who has mysterious behaviors.
persona intrigante

Related Words

intrigue
Interest or curiosity about something hidden.
intriga
to intrigue
To provoke interest or curiosity.
intrigar
interesting
That attracts attention due to its uniqueness.
interesante

Slang Meanings

Something that is very interesting or eye-catching.
That new project sounds intriguing.
Ese nuevo proyecto suena intrigante.
A person who is mysterious or hides intentions.
She is a bit intriguing, you never know what she thinks.
Ella es un poco intrigante, nunca sabes lo que piensa.