English–Spanish
“penetrate” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/peneˈtɾaɾ/
Example
El olor a humo puede penetrar la ropa.
The smell of smoke can penetrate clothing.
How to say “penetrate” in Spanish
“Penetrate” in Spanish is penetrar.
A force moving through an outer layer into the interior.
Example sentences with penetrar
Esta noche el frío parece penetrar hasta los huesos.
Tonight the cold seems to penetrate to the bones.
Tips for using penetrar
- Used more formally or literally than entrar, and speakers often choose entrar, colarse, or filtrarse in everyday speech for smells, liquids, or people getting in.