intricate

BrE /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/ AmE /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/

adjective en → es

1 COMPLEX [attributive / predicative] B2

very complicated and detailed, with many parts that are difficult to understand or deal with

intrincado, complicado, complejo

  • an intricate design/pattern

Collocations intricate details · intricate mechanism

  • The necklace has an intricate design.

    El collar tiene un diseño intrincado.

2 ELABORATE [attributive / predicative] C1

very detailed and carefully planned, often in a way that is impressive or beautiful but also complicated

intricado, elaborado, detallado

  • an intricate plan/design

Collocations intricate plans · intricate arrangements

  • The plot of the novel is very intricate.

    La trama de la novela es muy intrincada.