experiencia
“experiencia” means “experience” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
experience
Also: expertise, background
📝 In Action
Para este trabajo, se necesita mucha experiencia.
A2For this job, you need a lot of experience.
Mi abuela tiene más experiencia de vida que nadie que conozco.
B1My grandmother has more life experience than anyone I know.
Con la práctica, ganarás la experiencia necesaria.
B1With practice, you will gain the necessary experience.
experience
Also: adventure, ordeal
📝 In Action
El viaje a Perú fue una experiencia inolvidable.
B1The trip to Peru was an unforgettable experience.
Perder mi pasaporte fue una muy mala experiencia.
B1Losing my passport was a very bad experience.
Cuéntame alguna experiencia divertida de tu infancia.
B2Tell me a fun experience from your childhood.
experiment
Also: test, trial
📝 In Action
La experiencia demostró que la teoría era correcta.
B2The experiment showed that the theory was correct.
Realizamos una experiencia en el laboratorio para observar la reacción química.
C1We carried out an experiment in the lab to observe the chemical reaction.
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Words that translate to "experiencia" in Spanish:
adventure→background→experience→experiment→expertise→ordeal→test→trial→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: experiencia
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'experiencia' to mean a specific event that happened?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'experientia', which meant 'a trial, proof, or experiment'. It's built from the verb 'experīrī', meaning 'to try or to test'. So, at its heart, an experience is something that has tested you or that you have tried.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'experiencia' and 'experimento'?
Great question! While 'experiencia' can sometimes mean a scientific test, it's much more common to use 'experimento' for that. Think of it this way: 'experimento' is what a scientist does in a lab. 'Experiencia' is what you get from living life or doing a job for a long time.
Can I say 'una experiencia'? I thought it was an uncountable noun like in English.
Yes, you absolutely can! This is a key difference from English. When you're talking about a specific event ('an experience'), you use 'una'. For example, 'Tuve una experiencia extraña' (I had a strange experience). When you're talking about the general skill, you don't use 'una'. For example, 'Tengo experiencia' (I have experience).