intrigue

• Sustantivo que designa un plan secreto o astuto destinado a lograr un fin determinado, a menudo deshonesto, o bien una relación amorosa oculta o clandestina.

A noun referring to a secret or cunning scheme designed to achieve a particular, often underhanded, goal, or a clandestine romantic relationship.

1. Secret plot or schemeC1formal

   A crafty and involved plan, often with a sinister purpose, to achieve a specific goal.

   Intriga o complot secreto

   • The novel is full of political intrigue and betrayal.
   • The court was a hotbed of intrigue and conspiracy.
   • He was caught up in a web of corporate intrigue.

   Sinónimoscabalcollusionconnivanceconspiracydesignmachinationplotscheme

2. Secret love affairC1formal

   A clandestine or secret romantic relationship.

   Aventura amorosa secreta

   • The story revolves around a forbidden intrigue between two nobles.
   • Their secret intrigue was eventually discovered by the family.
   • The play explores the consequences of a passionate intrigue.

   Sinónimosaffairamourliaisonromance

• Verbo utilizado para denotar la acción de despertar curiosidad o interés en alguien, o de participar en intrigas o conspiraciones secretas o de participar en ellas.

A verb used to express the act of arousing the curiosity or interest of someone, or to engage in secret scheming or plotting.

1. Arouse curiosity or interestB2formal

   To cause someone to become very interested or curious about something.

   Despertar curiosidad o interés

   • The mystery novel intrigued her from the first page.
   • His unusual proposal intrigued the board members.
   • The scientist's discovery intrigued the entire research team.
   • The strange noise intrigued the children, making them investigate.

   Sinónimosabsorballureattractcaptivateengrossfascinategripinterestpiquerivet

   Antónimosborerepel

2. Plot or scheme secretlyC1formal

   To carry out a secret plot or involve oneself in underhanded schemes, often for personal gain or against someone.

   Intrigar (maquinar en secreto)

   • The courtiers constantly intrigued against the king.
   • He intrigued with the enemy to overthrow the government.
   • They were accused of intriguing to steal company secrets.
   • The spy intrigued within the organization to gain influence.

   Sinónimoscabalcolludeconniveconspiremachinateplotscheme