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    Penetra (en. Penetrates)

    [peˈnetɾa]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To enter a place or situation.
    The light penetrates through the windows.
    La luz penetra a través de las ventanas.
    To grasp or assimilate a knowledge or idea deeply.
    His speech penetrated the minds of the listeners.
    Su discurso penetró en la mente de los oyentes.
    To access a restricted or difficult to reach place.
    The police managed to penetrate the suspect's hideout.
    La policía logró penetrar en la guarida del sospechoso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'penetrare', which means 'to enter' or 'to penetrate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    penetrates the depths
    Reaches the essence or core of a matter.
    penetra el fondo
    penetrates the soul
    Affects or moves someone deeply.
    penetra en el alma
    penetrates into the culture
    Integrates or becomes part of a specific culture.
    penetra en la cultura

    Related Words

    penetration
    Action of penetrating.
    penetración
    penetrative
    Having the ability to penetrate.
    penético

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to influences or ways of acting that deeply affect.
    Her music penetrates the hearts of people.
    Su música penetra en el corazón de la gente.
    Can refer to a person's ability to understand complex things.
    That girl has a mind that penetrates problems.
    Esa chica tiene una mente que penetra en los problemas.