permear

Permear is a Portuguese verb meaning to permeate, to spread through or saturate something, and to influence thoroughly. It describes both physical passage, such as a liquid or gas moving through a material, and metaphorical diffusion, such as an idea, aroma, or cultural trait extending across a space or group.

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from Latin permeare, passing into Portuguese as permear. Related nouns include permeação (permeation) and permeável (permeable), while permeado means permeated and permeante can describe something that permeates.

Conjugation: Permear is a regular -ar verb and follows standard conjugation patterns for -ar verbs in Portuguese. For exact forms in each tense and mood, a reference grammar or dictionary should be consulted.

Usage and examples: The water can permear the soil given enough time. The perfume will permear the room if the bottle is left open. A cultural festival can permear local life with creative energy. Metaphorically, a leader’s message may permear the organization, shaping practices and attitudes across departments.

Notes: Permear is commonly used in both formal and literary contexts, often with nouns such as cheiro, cultura, ideias, espaço, ambiente, to express diffusion or influence. It is frequently chosen to convey gradual and pervasive spread beyond a starting point.

See also: permeação, permeável, permeabilidade, permeado.