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intrigo

intrigue

noun een-TREE-goh Rare

Origin: From French intrigue, ultimately from Latin intricare, 'to entangle.'

Also means

plot

Usage Note

Intrigo refers to a scheming plot or conspiracy, especially in political or romantic contexts. Its plural intrighi is more common than the singular. The related verb intrigare means both 'to scheme' and colloquially 'to intrigue, fascinate.'

Examples

"Il film è pieno di intrighi politici."

Natural Translation

The film is full of political intrigues.

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