experimentando
/eɡspeɾimentando/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "experiencing" is translated as experimentando.
It is frequently used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe experiencing phenomena like changes, increases or trends (e.g., experiencing a heatwave or a surge).
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb experimentar (to experience/to experiment) plus the suffix -ando, which is the equivalent of the English -ing for -ar verbs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form experimentando is the gerund of the verb experimentar, used to express an ongoing action.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡspeɾimentando/
Did you know?
- To express 'experiencing' a crisis, native Spanish speakers prefer the phrase pasar por, which literally translates to 'passing through'.
- In Spanish, the idea of 'experiencing' a difficult period of time is often expressed using the verb vivir, which literally means 'to live'.
- The phrase estoy experimentando is ambiguous and can mean either 'I am experiencing this' or 'I am conducting an experiment'.
Examples in context
- Las salas de emergencia están experimentando un aumento de admisiones por heridas de bala.Emergency rooms are experiencing a surge in admissions due to gunshot wounds.This sentence shows how the word is used to describe a surge in admissions in emergency rooms.Tatoeba #12342121 by arh, translation #9969597 by AlanF_US
- Gran parte de la península Ibérica está experimentando la primera ola de calor y se espera que el mercurio se eleve hasta alcanzar los 47 grados Celsius en algunas zonas del sur de Portugal este fin de semana.Much of the Iberian Peninsula is experiencing the year's first heatwave, with the mercury expected to soar before peaking at 47 degrees Celsius in some areas of southern Portugal this weekend.This sentence illustrates the use of the word when describing a heatwave affecting a large area.Tatoeba #10027925 by manufrutos, translation #7043606 by Hybrid
- Muchos países están experimentando problemas similares.Many countries are experiencing similar problems.This sentence demonstrates how the word can be used to describe countries undergoing similar problems.Tatoeba #640957 by darinmex, translation #274829 by CK
- Estoy experimentando una gran alegríaI am experiencing great joy
- Estoy viviendo un momento únicoI am experiencing a unique moment
- Estoy sintiendo una gran tristezaI am experiencing great sadness
- Estoy pasando por un momento difícilI am going through a tough time
- Estoy viviendo una gran aventuraI am experiencing a great adventure
- Estoy sintiendo mucha emociónI am feeling a lot of excitement
- Estoy experimentando un gran éxtasisI am experiencing great ecstasy
- Estoy viviendo una oportunidad única en la vidaI am experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
- Estoy pasando por una etapa de cambios en mi vidaI am going through a period of changes in my life
- Estoy viviendo momentos maravillosos junto a mis amigosI am experiencing wonderful moments with my friends
- Estoy sintiendo una gran alegría al verteI am feeling great joy upon seeing you
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their new jobs.
- MateoEstoy experimentando mucha presión en el trabajo.I am experiencing a lot of pressure at work.
- SofíaLo siento, Mateo. ¿Es por el nuevo proyecto?I'm sorry, Mateo. Is it because of the new project?
- MateoSí, estamos experimentando algunos retrasos importantes.Yes, we are experiencing some major delays.
- SofíaEspero que todo se solucione pronto, Sofía te ayudará.I hope everything is resolved soon, Sofía will help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
