experimentado
/eɡspeɾimenˈtado/
The English word experienced is translated into Spanish as experimentado. Wiktionary also lists avezado and ducho.
Meaning: having experience (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| experimentado | /eɡspeɾimenˈtado/ |
| avezado | /abeˈθado/ /abeˈsado/ |
| ducho | /ˈdut͡ʃo/ |
Which one should you use?
experimentado is a general term for having experience. In contrast, avezado often implies being 'seasoned' or 'hardened' by many practical experiences. If you wish to emphasize that someone is highly skilled or proficient in a specific area, use ducho.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the slang term Crack is used to refer to someone who is highly skilled or experienced.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use experimentada for feminine nouns and experimentados for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡspeɾimenˈtado/
Did you know?
- If you are in parts of Latin America and call someone a Crack, you are actually paying them a high compliment for being exceptionally skilled.
- The word ducho shares an unexpected lineage with the English word 'doctor', as both are believed to stem from the Latin 'doctus', meaning 'learned'.
- While experimentado is the standard term, avezado can imply that a person is 'cunning' or 'street-wise' because they have been hardened by difficult life experiences.
Examples in context
- Es joven pero experimentado.He's young but experienced.This sentence shows how to use experimentado to contrast youth with experience.Tatoeba #1857016 by termito2nd, translation #9614991 by kremel
- Es un profesor experimentado.He is an experienced teacher.This sentence demonstrates using experimentado to describe a professional such as a teacher.Tatoeba #5854084 by arh, translation #295706 by CK
- Tú estás más experimentado que yo.You're way more experienced than me.This sentence shows how to use experimentado when making a comparison.Tatoeba #13933044 by BenjaBesings_14, translation #5937121 by CK
- Soy un estudiante experimentadoI am an experienced student
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a new candidate for a job.
- María¿Crees que el candidato es experimentado?Do you think the candidate is experienced?
- JavierSí, es un técnico muy experimentado.Yes, he is a very experienced technician.
- MaríaEso es bueno para el equipo.That is good for the team.
- JavierMaría, él nos ayudará mucho.María, he will help us a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “experienced” translations and entries experimentado, avezado, ducho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ducho, experimentado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
