experimentado
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experienced
A gardener with years of practice shows how being 'experimentado' leads to great skill.
experimentado(adjective)
experienced
?having knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time
seasoned
?having a lot of experience in a specific field
,vetted
?proven through experience
📝 In Action
Necesitamos un guía experimentado para subir la montaña.
A2We need an experienced guide to climb the mountain.
Es un actor muy experimentado en el teatro.
B1He is a very seasoned actor in the theater.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word to the person
Since this is an adjective, remember to change the ending to 'experimentada' if you are describing a woman or a feminine object.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'con experiencia' vs 'experimentado'
Mistake: "Using 'un hombre con experimentado'."
Correction: Say 'un hombre experimentado' or 'un hombre con experiencia'. You don't need 'con' (with) before 'experimentado' because it already describes the person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional touch
Use this word on your resume! It sounds more formal and impressive than simply saying you 'know' how to do something.
The child has 'experimentado' the cold sensation of the first snowfall.
experimentado(verb)
experienced
?having undergone or felt something
tested
?having performed an experiment
,felt
?having sensed an emotion or physical state
📝 In Action
He experimentado muchos cambios este año.
B1I have experienced many changes this year.
El científico ha experimentado con nuevas medicinas.
B2The scientist has experimented with new medicines.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Finished Action' Form
When used as a verb, 'experimentado' usually follows the word 'he', 'has', 'ha', etc., to show something you have already done.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: experimentado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'experimentado' to mean someone has a lot of skill?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'experimentado' always mean a person?
Not necessarily! It can describe a person (an experienced doctor) or even a system or process that has been thoroughly tested and proven over time.
What is the difference between 'experto' and 'experimentado'?
An 'experto' (expert) is someone with high-level knowledge, while 'experimentado' (experienced) specifically highlights that the person has spent a lot of time actually doing the work.