Penetrando (en. Penetrating)

pe-ne-tran-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To subject something to the process of entering or inserting.
The researcher was penetrating the mystery of nature.
El investigador estaba penetrando en el misterio de la naturaleza.
To cross through or enter a place or space.
The soldier was penetrating enemy territory.
El soldado estaba penetrando en territorio enemigo.
To imbue a concept or an idea.
The teacher was penetrating the minds of his students with new ideas.
El docente estaba penetrando en la mente de sus estudiantes con nuevas ideas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'penetrandus', meaning 'that must be penetrated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to delve into a matter
To conduct in-depth research on a topic.
penetrar en un asunto
to penetrate the heart
To move or deeply affect someone.
penetrar en el corazón
to penetrate into the culture
To fully immerse oneself in the customs of a group.
penetrar en la cultura

Related Words

penetration
The action of penetrating.
penetración
penetralia
The most intimate or profound part of something.
penetralia
penetrating
That penetrates easily or has a strong effect.
penetrante

Slang Meanings

To enter in a surprising or unexpected way.
The boy penetrated the party uninvited.
El chico penetró en la fiesta sin ser invitado.
Immersion in a complicated situation.
He got into trouble by penetrating into that discussion.
Se metió en problemas al penetrar en esa discusión.