Penetran (en. Penetrate)

/pe.ne'tɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of entering or crossing.
The soldiers penetrate enemy territory.
Los soldados penetran en el territorio enemigo.
To influence someone or something deeply.
Innovative ideas penetrate young minds.
Las ideas innovadoras penetran en las mentes jóvenes.
To understand or discover something profoundly.
Scientists penetrate the mysteries of the universe.
Los científicos penetran en los misterios del universo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'penetrare' which means 'to enter' or 'to pass through.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To penetrate the heart
To reach the emotion or feel deeply.
Penetrar en el corazón
To penetrate the mind
To influence someone's thinking.
Penetrar en la mente
To penetrate the fog
To make something that was confusing become clear.
Penetrar la niebla

Related Words

penetration
Action of penetrating.
penetración
penetrating
Having the ability to penetrate.
penetrante

Slang Meanings

To sneak into a place without authorization.
This guy always manages to sneak into parties uninvited.
Este chico siempre logra penetrar en las fiestas sin invitación.
To abruptly influence a conversation.
Don't let them cut into your talk, maintain control.
No dejes que penetran en tu charla, mantén el control.