penetrating

• Descreve algo agudo, cortante ou capaz de entrar ou atravessar; também usado em sentido figurado para um olhar, mente ou observação muito perspicaz e profunda.

Describes something that is sharp, piercing, or able to penetrate; also used figuratively for a mind or observation that is very acute and insightful.

1. Sharp and insightfulC1formal

   Having or showing the ability to understand things quickly and clearly; perceptive.

   Penetrante

   • She asked a penetrating question that made everyone think.
   • His penetrating analysis of the situation revealed the core problem.
   • The detective had a penetrating gaze that seemed to see through lies.

   Sinônimosacuteastutecleverdiscerningincisivekeenperceptivepiercingsagacioussharp

   Antônimosdullobtuseshallowsuperficial

2. Piercing or enteringB2formal

   Tending to enter or pierce through something; having the power to go into or through.

   Penetrante

   • The penetrating cold wind made us shiver.
   • The knife had a penetrating blade that cut through the tough material.
   • A penetrating smell of smoke filled the room.

   Sinônimosacuteincisivekeenpenetrativepiercingsharp

   Antônimossuperficial

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de entrar, atravessar ou conseguir acesso ao interior de algo, frequentemente com força ou esforço. Pode ser usado em sentido físico, como entrar em um lugar ou atravessar uma superfície, ou em sentido figurado, como obter acesso a um mercado, grupo ou informação.

A verb used to indicate the act of entering, piercing, or gaining access into something, often with force or effort.

1. Enter or pass throughB2formal

   To go into or through something, especially with force or difficulty.

   Penetrar

   • The bullet penetrated the metal plate.
   • The knife penetrated deep into the wood.
   • The sunlight penetrated the thick curtains.

   Sinônimosborebreachdrillenterimpalepass throughperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Understand or see throughC1formal

   To succeed in understanding or discovering something hidden or obscure.

   Desvendar

   • The detective managed to penetrate the criminal's lies.
   • She could penetrate the complex theory with ease.
   • His sharp mind could penetrate any disguise.

   Sinônimoscomprehenddecipherdiscernfathomgraspperceivesee throughunravel

   Antônimosconfusemissmisunderstandoverlook

3. Enter a market or groupB2formalbusiness

   To successfully enter a new market, organization, or area.

   Penetrar no mercado

   • The company is trying to penetrate the Asian market.
   • They penetrated the exclusive club through connections.
   • New technologies help businesses penetrate remote regions.

   Sinônimosaccessbreak intocrackenterget intoinfiltrate

   Antônimosexitleaveretreatwithdraw