Penetración (en. Penetration)

/penetɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action of penetrating or introducing an object into another.
The penetration of the needle into the skin is necessary for the injection.
La penetración de la aguja en la piel es necesaria para la inyección.
Access or entry to a place or sphere of knowledge.
The penetration of culture into society was evident.
La penetración de la cultura en la sociedad fue evidente.
Influence that one thing exerts over another.
The penetration of modern ideas changed the traditional approach.
La penetración de las ideas modernas cambió el enfoque tradicional.

Etymology

From Latin 'penetratio', which means 'the action of penetrating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

market penetration
Action of a company to establish itself in a new market.
penetración del mercado
cultural penetration
Dissemination of customs and practices from one culture to another.
penetración cultural
network penetration
The capacity of a network to reach a larger number of users.
penetración de la red

Related Words

to penetrate
To introduce oneself or make space within something.
penetrar
infiltration
Action of introducing a liquid or gas into a body.
infiltración
incursion
Entry or penetration into a place, especially for the purpose of attack.
incursión

Slang Meanings

It penetrates
In the youth context, it is used to refer to a deep connection between people.
En el contexto juvenil, se usa para referirse a una conexión profunda entre personas.
Penis
A humorous colloquial term that plays with the idea of penetration.
Un término coloquial humorístico que juega con la idea de penetración.