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    Penetrantes (en. Penetrating)

    /pe.ne.tɾan.tes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That can enter or pass through something forcefully.
    The rays of the sun are penetrating through the window.
    Los rayos del sol son penentrantes a través de la ventana.
    That has the capacity to make a strong impression.
    Her gaze was so penetrating that it seemed to read his thoughts.
    Su mirada era tan penetrante que parecía leer sus pensamientos.
    Refers to smells or sounds that are intensely perceptible.
    The smell of gasoline is penetrating and hard to ignore.
    El olor de la gasolina es penetrante y difícil de ignorar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'penetrare', meaning 'to penetrate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    penetrating gaze
    A gaze that, due to its intensity, seems to pierce through the person receiving it.
    mirada penetrante
    penetrating taste
    A taste that is intensely felt in the mouth, often lingering.
    sabor penetrante
    penetrating thought
    A thought that reaches deep within and reveals hidden truths.
    pensamiento penetrante

    Related Words

    penetrate
    To enter or make something enter into another place.
    penetrar
    penetration
    The action of penetrating somewhere or becoming deeper.
    penetración
    penetrable
    That can be penetrated or passed through.
    penetrable

    Slang Meanings

    Behavior that invades personal space
    His way of speaking was so penetrating that it made people uncomfortable.
    Su forma de hablar era tan penetrante que incomodaba a la gente.