infiltrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to infiltrate

   to secretly enter or join a group or organization to gather information or cause damage

2. 2.

   to seep in, to penetrate

   to pass gradually into or through something (liquid, air, ideas)

3. 3.

   to infiltrate oneself

   (reflexive) to gain entry or acceptance into a group or place

Examples

• "O agente conseguiu infiltrar a organização criminosa."

  The agent managed to infiltrate the criminal organization.

• "A água da chuva infiltrou no teto e causou danos."

  The rainwater seeped into the roof and caused damage.

• "Ele se infiltrou no grupo para obter informações secretas."

  He infiltrated the group to obtain secret information.

Usage

Often used reflexively (infiltrar-se). Common in espionage, security, and construction contexts (water infiltration). Typically takes preposition "em" when indicating the place or group being infiltrated.