Experimentar (en. Experiment)
/ekspeɾiˈmentaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To conduct tests to verify a hypothesis or to learn something new.
The scientist decided to experiment with new formulas.
El científico decidió experimentar con nuevas fórmulas.
To feel or live a situation or emotion.
She wants to experience the joy of traveling around the world.
Ella quiere experimentar la alegría de viajar por el mundo.
To try a new method or technique.
In art class, we are going to experiment with different materials.
En la clase de arte, vamos a experimentar con diferentes materiales.
Etymology
From the Latin 'experimentāre', which means to test.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to experience an emotion
To feel intensely a specific sentiment.
experimentar una emoción
to experience changes
To undergo alterations or modifications in something.
experimentar cambios
to experiment with
To test or investigate using something specific.
experimentar con
Related Words
experiment
Test conducted to verify a hypothesis.
experimento
experience
Set of knowledge or skills acquired through practice.
experiencia
experimental
Related to experimentation or testing.
experimental
Slang Meanings
To do something new or different.
I am going to experiment with a new lifestyle.
Voy a experimentar con un nuevo estilo de vida.
To try substances or activities irresponsibly.
Many young people experiment with drugs.
Muchos jóvenes experimentan con drogas.