Experimentó (en. Experiment)

/eks-pe-ri-men-'to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To conduct an experiment to test a hypothesis.
The scientist experimented with different substances.
El científico experimentó con diferentes sustancias.
To try to prove something in practice.
She experimented with new ways of cooking.
Ella experimentó nuevas formas de cocinar.
To carry out research through tests.
In class, the teacher experimented with a chemical reaction.
En clase, el profesor experimentó con una reacción química.

Etymology

From Latin 'experimentum', which means test or trial.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to conduct an experiment
To conduct a scientific test.
hacer un experimento
failed experiment
A test that did not yield the expected results.
experimento fallido
social experiment
Study of human behavior in a group.
experimento social

Related Words

experiment
A test or trial conducted to study a phenomenon.
experimento
to experiment
To conduct tests to observe circumstances or results.
experimentar
experimental
Related to experiments or testing practices.
experimental

Slang Meanings

To use something in a non-academic context to test its effectiveness.
I am going to experiment with this new exercise routine.
Voy a experimentar con esta nueva rutina de ejercicios.
To try something informally or for fun.
They experimented with crazy recipes in the kitchen.
Ellos experimentaron con recetas locas en la cocina.