Penetrates Meaning in English
word · lemma: penetrate
ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪts
PEN-uh-trayts
pˈɛnɪtɹˌeɪts
PEN-i-trayts
Definição
To go into or through something, often making a way inside; can refer to physical objects, light, sound, ideas, or influence entering something.
Uso & Nuances
Often used in formal or technical language. Common with 'light', 'water', 'sound', 'armor', or figurative uses like 'an idea penetrates'. Not used for people entering places (use 'enter' instead).
Spanish: penetraPortuguese (BR): penetraPortuguese (PT): penetraChinese (Simplified): 渗透 - 穿透Chinese (Traditional): 滲透 - 穿透Hindi: घुसता है - प्रवेश करता हैArabic: يخترقBengali: প্রবেশ করে - ভেদ করেRussian: проникаетJapanese: 貫通する - 浸透するVietnamese: xuyên qua - thấm vàoKorean: 관통하다 - 스며들다Turkish: nüfuz eder - içine işlerUrdu: داخل ہوتا ہے - سرایت کرتا ہےIndonesian: menembus - meresap
Frases de Exemplo
The sunlight penetrates the clouds.
basic
The drill penetrates the wall easily.
basic
The smell of flowers penetrates the whole house.
basic
His words penetrate deep into my heart.
natural
Sound easily penetrates thin walls in this apartment.
natural
Her laughter penetrates the silence of the night.
natural