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complot

kom-PLOT/komˈplot/

“complot” means “conspiracy” in Spanish (a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful).

conspiracy

Also: plot, scheme
NounmB1
General
A group of three people wearing dark cloaks huddled together in a dimly lit corner, whispering and pointing at a map on a table.

📝 In Action

La policía descubrió un complot para robar el banco.

B1

The police discovered a plot to rob the bank.

Muchos creen que la crisis fue parte de un complot político.

B2

Many believe the crisis was part of a political conspiracy.

Ellos urdieron un complot secreto contra el director de la empresa.

C1

They hatched a secret scheme against the company director.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conspiración (conspiracy)
  • trama (plot/web)
  • intriga (intrigue)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • urdir un complot – to hatch/weave a plot
  • desmantelar un complot – to dismantle/uncover a conspiracy
  • complot internacional – international conspiracy

Idioms & Expressions

  • teoría del complot – conspiracy theory

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "complot" in Spanish:

conspiracy→plot→scheme→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: complot

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most common verb used with 'complot' to mean 'to hatch a plot'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
complotar(to plot/conspire) — Verb
complotado(conspirator (rare) / plotted) — Adjective
conspirar(to conspire) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the French word 'complot', which originally referred to a dense crowd or a secret gathering of people.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: complotEnglish: plot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'complot' the same as 'conspiración'?

Yes, they are very similar. 'Conspiración' is slightly more formal and often used in legal or historical contexts, while 'complot' is very common in literature and everyday news.

Is 'complot' always a bad thing?

Generally, yes. It implies a secret, usually illegal or harmful, plan against someone or something.

Can I use 'complot' for a surprise party?

Technically you could as a joke, but it sounds a bit too serious. For a surprise party, it's better to use 'plan' or 'sorpresa'.