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sperimentare

to experiment

verb speh-ree-men-TAH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin experimentum (trial, test), from experiri (to try).

Also means

to test

Usage Note

Sperimentare is a regular -are verb conjugated with avere. It means both to conduct scientific experiments (sperimentare un farmaco) and, more broadly, to try something new (sperimentare un nuovo metodo). The adjective sperimentale (experimental) is closely related.

Examples

"I ricercatori sperimentano nuove cure ogni anno."

Natural Translation

The researchers test new treatments every year.

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