penetrante
[pə.nə.ˈtɾɐ̃.tə]
adjectivepl: penetrantes
penetrating
1. Capable of penetrating or piercing through something; sharp or intense
The penetrating cold made it difficult to go outside.
O frio penetrante dificultava sair de casa.
2. Having the quality of reaching deeply into something (physically or emotionally)
She gave him a penetrating look that made him uncomfortable.
Ela lançou um olhar penetrante que o deixou desconfortável.
3. Intellectually sharp or keen; showing deep insight
His penetrating analysis revealed the root cause of the problem.
Sua análise penetrante revelou a causa raiz do problema.
4. Describing a sound that is loud and piercing
The penetrating sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
O som penetrante do alarme acordou todos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
um olhar penetrante (a penetrating gaze)
frio penetrante (biting cold)
som penetrante (piercing sound)
análise penetrante (penetrating analysis)
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