This is the 11589th most frequent Spanish word.
filtrar
To filter or to leak (information).
The verb ''filtrar'' is used here in its literal sense, meaning to pass a liquid through a device to remove impurities, similar to 'filter' in English.
Es importante filtrar el agua antes de beberla.
It is important to filter the water before drinking it.
In this context, ''filtrar'' means to improperly disclose or leak information, showing its metaphorical usage.
Intentaron filtrar información confidencial a la prensa.
They attempted to leak confidential information to the press.
Here, the verb ''filtrar'' describes the action of light passing through an object in a distributive manner, extending its metaphorical meaning.