calar

Verb B1 #5323 most common

Translations

Can refer to soaking something or understanding deeply.

Infinitive: calarGerund: calandoPast Participle: calado

The rain can soak through clothes quickly.

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.

Si calas el agua en la olla, se calentará más rápido.

If you heat the water in the pot, it will warm up faster.

El minuano soplaba con fuerza, trayendo consigo un frío intenso que calaba hasta los huesos.

The minuano was blowing hard, bringing with it an intense cold that pierced to the bones.

Su actitud inmoderada durante la discusión causó un gran malestar entre los presentes, quienes prefirieron callar.

His immoderate attitude during the discussion caused great discomfort among those present, who preferred to remain silent.