intrigo
intrigue
noun een-TREE-goh Rare
Origin: From French intrigue, ultimately from Latin intricare, 'to entangle.'
Also means
plot
Usage Note
Intrigo refers to a scheming plot or conspiracy, especially in political or romantic contexts. Its plural intrighi is more common than the singular. The related verb intrigare means both 'to scheme' and colloquially 'to intrigue, fascinate.'
Examples
"Il film è pieno di intrighi politici."
Natural Translation
The film is full of political intrigues.

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