sperimentale
/spe.ri.menˈta.le/
The English word "experimental" is sperimentale in Italian.
The adjective sperimentale is used to describe something of or pertaining to an experiment.
Meaning: of or pertaining to an experiment (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective sperimentale is the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. The plural form is sperimentali, which is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable: /spe.ri.menˈta.le/.
Did you know?
- In Italian cinema, the 'experimental' movement is often categorized as cinema di ricerca, which literally translates to 'research cinema'.
- The verb form related to sperimentale is sperimentare, which can also mean 'to experience' or 'to undergo' a hardship or a sensation.
- In Italian, when describing an 'experimental' way of doing things, one might use the word innovativo instead of sperimentale to sound more positive and less like a 'trial and error' process.
Examples in context
- Mi piace il rock sperimentale.I like experimental rock.This sentence is useful for describing a preference for experimental rock using sperimentale.Tatoeba #6577311 by Guybrush88, translation #6577298 by Eccles17
- Il farmaco sperimentale si dimostrò efficace contro il virus.The experimental drug proved effective against the virus.This sentence shows how to describe an experimental drug using sperimentale.Tatoeba #13323267 by Guybrush88, translation #8727053 by Hybrid
- Un farmaco sperimentale si è dimostrato efficace contro il virus.An experimental drug has proved effective against the virus.Tatoeba #13323115 by Guybrush88, translation #8727054 by Hybrid
- La scienziata ha condotto uno studio sperimentale sulla genetica umana.The scientist conducted an experimental study on human genetics.
- Il nuovo film del regista è un'opera esplorativa che sfida le convenzioni narrative.The director's new film is an experimental work that challenges narrative conventions.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing a new scientific project at university.
- MatteoHai letto i risultati della fase sperimentale?Did you read the results of the experimental phase?
- GiuliaSì, i dati sembrano molto promettenti.Yes, the data seem very promising.
- MatteoOra dobbiamo pianificare il prossimo test sperimentale.Now we have to plan the next experimental test.
- GiuliaSono d'accordo, Matteo, iniziamo subito.I agree, Matteo, let's start right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “experimental” translations and entries sperimentale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
