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intricate plot

[ɪnˈtrɪkət plɒt]
noun phrasepl: intricate plots / enredos intricados
enredo intricado
1. A complex and complicated narrative or sequence of events in a story, film, or play with many interconnected elements and twists
The novel features an intricate plot with multiple storylines that converge at the end.
O romance apresenta um enredo intricado com múltiplas tramas que convergem no final.
2. A plan or scheme that is elaborate and difficult to understand due to its complexity
The detective uncovered an intricate plot to steal the diamonds.
O detetive descobriu um enredo intricado para roubar os diamantes.
Synonyms
complex plotcomplicated narrativetangled storylineelaborate schemeconvoluted tale
Antonyms
simple plotstraightforward narrativeuncomplicated storylinear storyline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo intricado
Most common and widely used term
São Paulo
trama complicada
Alternative frequently used in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
enredo complexo
Slightly more formal variant
Portugal
trama intrincada
Preferred in European Portuguese with 'trama' being more common than 'enredo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a plot thickens
twist in the tale
tangled web
web of deception
turn of events
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