compenetrarse

to understand each other

compenetrarse

reflexive verb

1. (to have a good mutual understanding)

a. to understand each other

Ana y Javier son una pareja bien avenida. Se compenetran muy bien.

Ana and Javier are a well-matched couple. They understand each other very well.

b. to have a good rapport

Mi ayudante y yo nos compenetramos bien, y eso se nota en nuestro trabajo.

My assistant and I have a good rapport, and that shows in our work.

c. to get along well

Hay buen ambiente en la oficina porque nuestros dos jefes se compenetran bien.

There's a good atmosphere in the office because our two bosses get along well.

2. (chemistry)

a. to interpenetrate

Al disolver el sólido en el líquido, las partículas de ambos se compenetran.

When dissolving the solid in the liquid, the particles of both interpenetrate.

pronominal verb

3. (to empathize with; used with "con")

a. to identify with

No sé por qué, pero me compenetro más con el protagonista de su primera novela que con el protagonista de la segunda.

I don't know why, but I identify more with the main character in his first novel than with the main character in his second one.