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    Experimento (en. Experiment)

    /ekspeɾi'mento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A controlled procedure used to investigate natural phenomena.
    The experiment showed that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
    El experimento demostró que el agua hierve a 100 grados Celsius.
    A test conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a product.
    They conducted an experiment to test the new detergent formula.
    Llevaron a cabo un experimento para probar la nueva fórmula del detergente.
    A process through which data is collected for scientific research.
    The physicist designed an experiment to study laser light.
    El físico diseñó un experimento para estudiar la luz láser.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'experimentum', which means 'test' or 'experience'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to conduct an experiment
    To conduct a test or procedure for a specific purpose.
    hacer un experimento
    failed experiment
    An attempt that has not achieved its objectives.
    experimento fallido
    to subject to experiment
    To test something to evaluate its characteristics or effectiveness.
    someter a experimento

    Related Words

    research
    Process of inquiring into a topic to acquire new knowledge.
    investigación
    scientist
    A person dedicated to science who conducts research.
    científico
    result
    The conclusion or finding obtained from an experiment.
    resultado

    Slang Meanings

    Test or attempt without a clear objective.
    That idea is just an experiment, we're not serious.
    Esa idea es solo un experimento, no vamos en serio.
    Improvised action to see what happens.
    They did an experiment in the kitchen and it ended in disaster.
    Hicieron un experimento en la cocina y terminó en desastre.