sink in

sink in(
sihngk
 
ihn
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. penetrar
Oh no! I spilled sauce on the rug! - Let's clean it up before it sinks in.¡Ay no! Tiré salsa en la alfombra! - Vayamos a limpiarla antes de que penetre.
b. calar
Allow the polish to sink in before wiping the leather.Deja que cale el betún antes de pasar el trapo a la piel.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I don't think it's sunk in for my parents that I'm not going to be a kid forever.No creo que mis padres hayan comprendido que no voy a ser niño para siempre.
When the reality of the situation sank in, Jane turned white.Cuando asimiló la realidad de la situación, Jane se puso pálida.
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