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    Penetró (en. Penetrated)

    /pe.ne'tɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To introduce or make something enter a place.
    The researcher penetrated into the jungle in search of new species.
    El investigador penetró en la selva en busca de nuevas especies.
    To come to understand or discover something in depth.
    The student penetrated into the secrets of quantum physics.
    El alumno penetró en los secretos de la física cuántica.
    To make an incursion into a place to analyze it or exploit its resources.
    The armed forces penetrated into enemy territory.
    Las fuerzas armadas penetraron en territorio enemigo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'penetrāre', which means 'to enter' or 'to traverse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    penetrated into consciousness
    Achieved that someone understood or accepted an idea.
    penetró en la conciencia

    Related Words

    penetration
    Action of penetrating or entering a place.
    penetración
    penetrates
    Present verbal form of the verb penetrate.
    penetra

    Slang Meanings

    Literally or figuratively accessing something restricted.
    That combo of words penetrated his mind.
    Ese combo de palabras penetró en su mente.