calar

Verb B1 #5323 most common

Translations

Can refer to soaking something or understanding deeply.

La lluvia puede calar la ropa rápidamente.

The rain can soak through clothes quickly.

A pesar de que el material era resistente, el agua logró calar hasta lo más profundo de las fibras.

Despite the material being resistant, the water managed to penetrate deep into the fibers.

Si el suelo sigue tan seco, las plantas no podrán calar el agua necesaria para sobrevivir.

If the soil remains so dry, the plants won't be able to soak up the water they need to survive.