Meaning
conspiracy, plot
In a sentence
Pensano che sia una congiura contro di noi.
They think it's a plot against us.
I senatori organizzarono una congiura contro l'imperatore.
The senators organized a plot against the emperor.
Non credo alla congiura che hai inventato.
I don't believe the conspiracy you made up.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| congiura | feminine · singular |
| congiure | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use congiura for secret political or historical plotting; complotto is broader and much more common in everyday speech.
- Often appears in formal, historical, or literary contexts, especially about coups, courts, and assassinations.
- Common pattern: congiura contro qualcuno/qualcosa. Not usually used for casual personal scheming.