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to penetrate
01
penetrar
to move through something, typically overcoming resistance
Transitive: to penetrate sth
Ejemplos
The drill easily penetrated the hard surface, creating a hole.
El taladro penetró fácilmente la superficie dura, creando un agujero.
02
penetrar, comprender
to comprehend or grasp the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to penetrate meaning of something
Ejemplos
With diligent study, she was able to penetrate the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
Con un estudio diligente, ella pudo penetrar los misterios de las civilizaciones antiguas.
03
penetrar, quedar claro
to become clear or fully understood
Intransitive
Ejemplos
It was a difficult concept to grasp at first, but with perseverance, it eventually penetrated.
Al principio era un concepto difícil de entender, pero con perseverancia, finalmente penetró.
04
penetrar, introducir
to insert a sexual organ into that of the sexual partner
Transitive: to penetrate sb
Ejemplos
He slowly penetrated her, eliciting a moan of pleasure.
Él la penetró lentamente, provocando un gemido de placer.
05
penetrar
to spread or permeate deeply into something
Transitive: to penetrate a space
Ejemplos
Despite the closed windows, the sound of traffic penetrated the quiet of the room.
A pesar de las ventanas cerradas, el sonido del tráfico penetraba la tranquilidad de la habitación.
06
penetrar, infiltrarse
to gain unauthorized entry into an organization or system
Transitive: to penetrate an organization or system
Ejemplos
With forged identification, they were able to penetrate the restricted area of the military base.
Con identificación falsificada, pudieron penetrar en el área restringida de la base militar.
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