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penetrate
[/ˈpenɪtreɪt/]
verb
penetrar
1.
to pass into or through something
The bullet penetrated the wall.
A bala penetrou a parede.
2.
to understand or discover something hidden or obscure
She penetrated the mystery of the old house.
Ela penetrou o mistério da casa antiga.
3.
to permeate or spread throughout
The smell of coffee penetrated the entire building.
O cheiro de café penetrou todo o edifício.
4.
to enter a market or organization for the first time
The company penetrated the South American market.
A empresa penetrou o mercado sul-americano.
Synonyms
pierce
perforate
puncture
permeate
infiltrate
comprehend
Antonyms
withdraw
retreat
surface
emerge
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
penetrar
standard usage across all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
penetrar
common in urban and market contexts
São Paulo
penetrar
frequently used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
penetrar
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
penetrate the market
penetrate one's defenses
penetrate the depths
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