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intriga

[ĩ'trigɐ]
nounfemininepl: intrigas
intrigue
1. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot or conspiracy
The palace was filled with political intrigue.
O palácio estava cheio de intriga política.
2. The arousal of curiosity or interest; fascination
The mysterious letter intrigued her.
A carta misteriosa despertou intriga nela.
3. A clandestine love affair or romantic entanglement
Their secret intriga was discovered by the servants.
A intriga secreta deles foi descoberta pelos criados.
NYC Slang
scheme, plot, drama
Synonyms
conspiraçãotramamaquinaçãoardilestratagemaenredo
Antonyms
transparênciahonestidadesinceridade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intriga
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intriga
Common in urban contexts
São Paulo
intriga
Standard usage
Portugal
intriga
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

intriga de palácio
metido em intriga
tecer intrigas
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