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to penetrate
01
penetrar, atravessar
to move through something, typically overcoming resistance
Transitive: to penetrate sth
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de movimento
regular
presente
penetrate
3.ª pessoa do singular
penetrates
particípio presente
penetrating
pretérito simples
penetrated
particípio passado
penetrated
Exemplos
The bullet was designed to penetrate armor for increased effectiveness.
A bala foi projetada para penetrar armaduras para maior eficácia.
02
penetrar, compreender
to comprehend or grasp the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to penetrate meaning of something
Exemplos
It took me some time to penetrate the complexity of the novel's themes.
Levei algum tempo para penetrar a complexidade dos temas do romance.
03
penetrar, tornar-se claro
to become clear or fully understood
Intransitive
Exemplos
Despite its complexity, the concept eventually penetrated and became clear to everyone in the room.
Apesar de sua complexidade, o conceito acabou por penetrar e tornou-se claro para todos na sala.
04
penetrar, inserir
to insert a sexual organ into that of the sexual partner
Transitive: to penetrate sb
Exemplos
He slowly penetrated her, eliciting a moan of pleasure.
Ele a penetrou lentamente, provocando um gemido de prazer.
05
penetrar, impregnar
to spread or permeate deeply into something
Transitive: to penetrate a space
Exemplos
The aroma of freshly baked bread penetrated the entire house.
O aroma do pão recém-assado penetrou toda a casa.
06
penetrar, infiltrar-se
to gain unauthorized entry into an organization or system
Transitive: to penetrate an organization or system
Exemplos
Despite heightened security measures, spies managed to penetrate the enemy's defense system.
Apesar das medidas de segurança reforçadas, os espiões conseguiram penetrar no sistema de defesa do inimigo.
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