Penetró (en. Penetrated)

[pe.ne'tɾo]

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To enter or get into a place or thing.
The researcher penetrated the mystery of the ancient civilization.
El investigador penetró en el misterio de la antigua civilización.
To make something pass through another thing.
The needle penetrated the fabric with ease.
La aguja penetró en la tela con facilidad.
To understand deeply or assimilate knowledge.
Through his readings, he penetrated into modern philosophy.
A través de sus lecturas, penetró en la filosofía moderna.

Etymology

From Latin 'penetrare', meaning 'to enter', 'to go in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to penetrate something
To get into or immerse oneself in a situation or knowledge.
penetrar en algo
penetrates into the darkness
Refers to the ability to understand what is confusing or uncertain.
penetra en la oscuridad

Related Words

to penetrate
To get into or reach a place or understanding.
penetrar
penetration
Action of penetrating or making something enter.
penetración

Slang Meanings

To make someone understand something difficult.
That theory penetrated my mind.
Esa teoría me penetró la mente.
To effectively get into a group or situation.
He managed to penetrate the party despite not being invited.
Logró penetrar en la fiesta a pesar de no ser invitado.