Penetrante
Example: Su mirada penetrante revelaba una profunda comprensión del problema.
Definition
"Penetrante" describes something that is sharp, intense, or deeply perceptive, often used to characterize looks, sounds, or sensations that seem to pierce through or reveal hidden truths, as illustrated by the phrase 'Su mirada penetrante revelaba una profunda comprensión del problema.'
Etymology
The word "penetrante" comes from the Latin verb 'penetrare,' meaning 'to enter or pierce.' Over time, it evolved into Spanish, retaining the sense of something that can go through or deeply affect, much like a penetrating glance or sound. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'penetrate'?
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"Penetrante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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