penetraste

Penetraste is the second-person singular preterite form of the Spanish verb penetrar, meaning it is the past-tense form used for the subject you (informal, singular). In this tense, penetrarte indicates a completed action in the past. The regular -ar verb pattern yields penetraste by adding the ending -aste to the stem penetr-. The pronunciation typically places the stress on the syllable tras, so it is commonly said as pe-ne-TRAS-te.

Grammatically, penetraste encodes tú as the subject, with the pronoun often omitted in everyday speech. It can describe literal actions—such as going through or entering a barrier or space—or metaphorical ones, like successfully breaking through an obstacle, market, or defense. Examples: “Tú penetraste la defensa enemiga” (You penetrated the enemy defense) and “Tú penetraste en el mercado sudamericano” (You penetrated the South American market).

Etymology and cognates: penetraste comes from the verb penetrar, which derives from Latin penetrare, meaning to go through or pierce. It is cognate with the English verb penetrate and related forms in other Romance languages.

Usage notes: While the core meaning is physical or metaphorical entry or passage, the term can carry strong or explicit connotations in certain contexts. Like other literary or colloquial uses, its interpretation depends on surrounding words and tone. In common reference works, penetraste is treated as a standard past-tense form rather than a standalone concept.