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plot in Italian

plot in Italian is trama, canovaccio, intrigo — plot means the sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.

plot in Italian

trama
noun
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
canovaccio
noun
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
intrigo
noun
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
ordito
noun
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
schema
noun
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
appezzamento
noun
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
lotto
noun
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
parcella
noun
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
pezzo
noun
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
tratto
noun
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
diagramma
noun
A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
grafico
noun
A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
planimetria
noun
A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
complotto
noun
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
congiura
noun
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
cospirazione
noun
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
intrigo
noun
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
macchinazione
noun
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
ordito
noun
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
architettare
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
complottare
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
congiurare
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
cospirare
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
fare la fronda
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
intrigare
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
tracciare
verb
(transitive) To trace out (a graph or diagram).
disegnare
verb
(transitive) To trace out (a graph or diagram).
marcare
verb
(transitive) To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).
rilevare
verb
(transitive) To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).

What does "plot" mean?

  1. noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
    "The plot of the film revolves around a stolen painting."
  2. noun A small area of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or growing things.
    "They bought a plot of land to build their retirement home."
  3. noun A secret plan, usually to do something harmful or illegal.
    "The police uncovered a plot to smuggle weapons into the country."
  4. noun A graph or diagram showing data or a mathematical relationship.
    "The plot showed sales rising steadily since March."
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plot in a sentence

  • The plot of the film revolves around a stolen painting.
  • Critics said the plot was predictable but the acting saved it.
  • They bought a plot of land to build their retirement home.
  • The police uncovered a plot to smuggle weapons into the country.

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What is "plot" in Italian?

"plot" in Italian is trama, canovaccio, intrigo. plot means: The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.

How do you use "plot" in a sentence?

Example: "The plot of the film revolves around a stolen painting." In Italian, "plot" is trama, canovaccio, intrigo.

Are there other ways to say "plot" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 27 translations listed for "plot": trama, canovaccio, intrigo, ordito, schema, appezzamento.

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