intrigar

Senses

1. 1.

   to intrigue, to puzzle

   to arouse curiosity or interest in someone; to make someone wonder

2. 2.

   to plot, to scheme

   to make secret plans or engage in conspiracies against someone

3. 3.

   to cause trouble

   to create conflict or discord between people

Examples

• "Esse mistério me intriga muito."

  This mystery really intrigues me.

• "Ele está intrigando contra o chefe para conseguir a promoção."

  He's plotting against the boss to get the promotion.

• "Por que você fica intrigando os dois? Deixa eles em paz."

  Why do you keep causing trouble between those two? Leave them alone.

Usage

The most common use in Brazilian Portuguese is the first sense (to intrigue/puzzle), often appearing as "me intriga" or "isso intriga." The second and third senses (plotting, causing discord) are less common in everyday speech but still used. Note that "intrigante" (intriguing/puzzling) is the common adjective form.