Spanish Conversation · Level 96
60 words
Spanish word
intrigante
Pronunciation
IPA/intɾiˈɣante/
Meaning
- adjectiveintriguing
Example
La propuesta me pareció intrigante.
The proposal struck me as intriguing.
More examples
Su actitud era intrigante y despertó muchas preguntas.
Their attitude was intriguing and raised many questions.
Core concept
A locked box slightly ajar with a sliver of light from inside.
Common phrases
personaje intrigante
intriguing character
situación intrigante
intriguing situation
conversación intrigante
intriguing conversation
Similar words
interesante: Engages interest directly, motivating someone to learn more.
fascinante: Entrances with intense allure or charm that keeps focus fixed.
misterioso: Appears unexplained and enigmatic, with causes or identity not revealed.
sorprendente: Startles by defying expectations, creating immediate surprise.
Definition in Spanish
Que despierta interés al presentar algo inesperado, curioso o enigmático.
Word origin
From Spanish intrigar 'to arouse interest' plus the adjectival suffix -ante and ultimately from Latin intricare 'to entangle', so it names something that entangles attention.
Usage tips
- Common in descriptions of plots, proposals, or works; when applied to a person it often implies suspicion or scheming and can sound negative.