experimento
“experimento” means “experiment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
experiment, trial
Also: test
📝 In Action
El científico realizó un experimento muy complejo.
A2The scientist carried out a very complex experiment.
Hicimos un experimento social para ver cómo reaccionaba la gente.
B1We did a social experiment to see how people reacted.
El experimento falló, pero aprendimos mucho.
A2The experiment failed, but we learned a lot.
I experiment, I experience
Also: I try out
📝 In Action
Yo experimento con diferentes recetas de cocina.
B1I experiment with different cooking recipes.
Cuando viajo, experimento una gran sensación de libertad.
B1When I travel, I experience a great feeling of freedom.
No tengo miedo; experimento algo nuevo cada día.
B2I'm not afraid; I try out something new every day.
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: experimento
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'experimento' correctly as the noun (the thing being done)?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes directly from the Latin word *experimentum*, meaning 'a trial, proof, or test.' It shares roots with the English word 'experience.'
First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'experimento' means the noun 'experiment' or the verb 'I experiment'?
Look at the words around it. If it has 'el' or 'un' before it, it's the noun (El experimento, Un experimento). If it is the first word in a sentence or follows 'yo' (Yo experimento), it’s the verb form meaning 'I experiment' or 'I experience.'
Is 'experimento' a regular verb?
Yes, the infinitive verb 'experimentar' is a regular verb ending in -ar, making it easy to conjugate using the standard patterns.