experimentar
“experimentar” means “to experience” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to experience
Also: to feel, to undergo
📝 In Action
Ella experimentó una gran alegría al recibir la noticia.
B1She experienced great joy upon receiving the news.
La ciudad ha experimentado muchos cambios este año.
B2The city has undergone many changes this year.
to experiment
Also: to test, to try out
📝 In Action
El científico experimenta con nuevas fórmulas químicas.
B2The scientist experiments with new chemical formulas.
Me gusta experimentar con diferentes especias cuando cocino.
A2I like to experiment with different spices when I cook.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "experimentar" in Spanish:
to experience→to experiment→to feel→to test→to undergo→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: experimentar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'I want to try a new recipe'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'experimentare', which comes from 'experior' (to try, to attempt). It shares the same roots as the word 'expert'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'experimentar' only for scientists?
Not at all! While scientists use it for lab tests, Spanish speakers use it every day to talk about feeling emotions (like love or fear) or going through life changes.
What is the difference between 'sentir' and 'experimentar'?
'Sentir' is a simple way to say 'to feel.' 'Experimentar' is slightly more formal and often suggests a more complex or long-lasting process.