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impenetrável

[ĩ.pe.ne.trˈa.vɛl]
adjectivepl: impenetráveis
impenetrable
1. impossible to penetrate or pass through; not able to be pierced or entered
The fortress had impenetrable walls.
A fortaleza tinha muros impenetráveis.
2. impossible to understand; incomprehensible or mysterious
His motives were completely impenetrable.
Seus motivos eram completamente impenetráveis.
3. not allowing access or entry; hermetically sealed
The jungle was impenetrable and dense.
A selva era densa e impenetrável.
Synonyms
intransponívelinfrangívelherméticoinsondávelenigmáticomisteriosoincompreensível
Antonyms
penetráveltransparentecompreensívelclaroacessível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impenetrável
standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
impenetrável
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

um mistério impenetrável - an impenetrable mystery
uma barreira impenetrável - an impenetrable barrier
expressão impenetrável - an inscrutable expression
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