experimentar

[ekspeɾimẽn̪ˈt̪aɾ]

/[ekspeɾimẽn̪ˈt̪aɾ]/ verb

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The verdict

“experimentar” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #8,381 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#8,381
frequency rank, Spanish
12
letters
18
tracked misspellings
8
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Hacer pruebas para determinar o evaluar las propiedades de algo.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

experimentar vs experimento
83% similar
experimentar vs experimente
83% similar
experimentar vs experimentos
83% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for experimentar
PropertyValue
Headwordexperimentar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ekspeɾimẽn̪ˈt̪aɾ]
Letters12
Frequency rank#8,381
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs8
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “experimentar” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). experimentar lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for experimentar is 12 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ekspeɾimẽn̪ˈt̪aɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #8,381 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for experimentar, with forms such as "epxerimentar", "exeprimentar", and "expeirmentar". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 8 confusable-pair relationships, "experimento", "experimente", "experimentos", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is experimentar, spelled E-X-P-E-R-I-M-E-N-T-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Hacer pruebas para determinar o evaluar las propiedades de algo.
  2. 2
    Tener la experiencia o ser cambiado por una impresión, una emoción, una sentimiento, etc.
  3. 3
    Dicho de un objeto que es cambiado por uno o mas agentes o fuerzas.
  4. 4
    Hacer pruebas con el objeto de explicar o comprender la naturaleza de la realidad.

This word in other languages

experiment(English)expérimenter(Français)experimentar(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: epxerimentar,exeprimentar,expeirmentar,experiemntar,experimenatr,experimenntar,experimentarr,experimentra,experimenttar,experimetnar,experimmentar,experimnetar,expermientar,experrimentar,expperimentar,expreimentar,exxperimentar,xeperimentar

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of experimentar - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

epxerimentar2exeprimentar2expeirmentar2experiemntar2experimenatr2experimenntar1experimentarr1experimentra2
Edit distance from "experimentar"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "experimentar"?
"experimentar" is spelled E-X-P-E-R-I-M-E-N-T-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ekspeɾimẽn̪ˈt̪aɾ].
What does "experimentar" mean?
As a verb, "experimentar" means: Hacer pruebas para determinar o evaluar las propiedades de algo.
What words are commonly confused with "experimentar"?
"experimentar" is commonly confused with "experimento", "experimente", "experimentos". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "experimentar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "experimentar" is [ekspeɾimẽn̪ˈt̪aɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "experimentar" come from?
"experimentar" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “experimentar”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is E-X-P-E-R-I-M-E-N-T-A-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ekspeɾimẽn̪ˈt̪aɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “experimento” - see the side-by-side comparison. experimentar vs experimento
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list