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intrigante

[ĩ.tri.ˈɡɐ̃.tə (Portugal) / ĩ.tri.ˈɡɐ̃.tʃi (Brazil)]
adjective/nounmasculine/femininepl: intrigantes
intriguing; schemer; conspirator
1. (adjective) Arousing curiosity or interest; mysterious or fascinating
The intriguing plot kept me engaged throughout the film.
O enredo intrigante me manteve envolvido durante todo o filme.
2. (adjective) Scheming; involved in intrigue or secret dealings
His intriguing behavior raised suspicions among his colleagues.
Seu comportamento intrigante levantou suspeitas entre seus colegas.
3. (noun) A person who engages in intrigue; a schemer or conspirator
The intrigante was exposed for plotting against the king.
O intrigante foi desmascarado por tramar contra o rei.
NYC Slang
schemer; smooth operator; someone who's always cooking something up
Synonyms
fascinantemisteriosointrigadorconspiranteconspirador
Antonyms
claroóbviotransparentesinceroleal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intrigante
Common usage for both adjective and noun forms
São Paulo
intrigante
Standard usage, may emphasize scheming connotation
Portugal
intrigante
Standard usage, slightly more formal tone in literary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intrigante
Common in colloquial speech to describe manipulative individuals

Related Idioms & Phrases

jogo intrigante - a scheming game; underhanded dealings
um tipo intrigante - a mysterious/intriguing character
trama intrigante - an intriguing plot
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