calar
Meanings
Verb
1. to soak (of a liquid)
2. to pierce with a sharp instrument
3. to rumble, see through (to discover deceitful or underhanded behavior, hidden true motives or mindset) (colloquial)
4. to catch on (become fashionable or popular)
5. to stall (an engine) (reflexive, Spain)
6. to put on (clothing) (reflexive)
Examples9
te cala hasta los huesos
it soaks you to the bone
Él caló el motor en tres ocasiones.
He stalled the engine three times.
Te la calaste porque te regalaron comida.
You are lucky 'cause they gave you food.
A Tom se le caló el coche al subir la rampa.
Tom's car stalled going up the ramp.
Esa película caló hondo en mí.
I was moved by this movie.
El puñal le caló el corazón.
The dagger penetrated his heart.