Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
intriga
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈtɾiɣa/
Meaning
- feminine nounplot
Example
La intriga de la novela es muy interesante.
The plot of the novel is very interesting.
More examples
La intriga principal de la novela sorprendió a los lectores.
The main plot of the novel surprised readers.
Core concept
A tangled sequence of events that creates suspense.
Common phrases
la intriga principal
the main plot
la intriga de la novela
the plot of the novel
intriga policial
detective plot
Similar words
trama: Chain of events that structures how a story unfolds and drives its progression.
argumento: Summary sequence of a story's main events that forms the central narrative.
Definition in Spanish
Trama o secuencia de sucesos que provocan suspense en una historia; en contextos sociales, maniobra secreta entre individuos.
Word origin
From Latin intricare 'to entangle', the image of entanglement expands to describe both complex storylines and secret maneuvers among people.
Usage tips
- 'Me intriga' is an impersonal expression meaning 'it intrigues me' or 'it puzzles me', not 'I am plotting'.
Other meanings
- conspiracynoun
- mysterynoun
Opposites
- claridadclaritynoun
- transparenciatransparencynoun
Related words
- intrigarintrigueverb
- intriganteintriguingadjective
- intrigadointriguedadjective