What does "penetrante" mean in English?

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Spanish

penetrante

English

penetrating

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Alternative translations of "penetrante"

piercing
sharp
penetrative
insightful

Examples of how to use "penetrante" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenía una mirada muy penetrante.
English
He had a very penetrating gaze.
Spanish
Su mirada era penetrante y un poco fría.
English
Her gaze was penetrating and a bit cold.
Spanish
El olor penetrante llenó toda la habitación.
English
The penetrating smell filled the entire room.
Spanish
Escuché un sonido penetrante en la noche.
English
I heard a piercing sound in the night.
Spanish
Tiene una inteligencia penetrante y analítica.
English
He has a sharp and analytical intelligence.

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Tenía una mirada muy penetrante.

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