Meaning
secret affair, intrigue
- a clandestine, dishonest, or illicit romantic or sexual relationship
- a dishonest intrigue, plot, or shady deal
In a sentence
Tutti in paese mormoravano della loro tresca segreta.
Everyone in town was whispering about their secret affair.
Ha scoperto che il marito aveva una tresca con la collega.
She discovered that her husband had an affair with his colleague.
Non voglio essere coinvolto nelle vostre tresche d'ufficio.
I don't want to get involved in your office intrigues.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tresca | feminine · singular |
| tresche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Irregular feminine plural in -che ('tresche') to preserve the hard /k/ sound.