experimentan

Experimentan is primarily a Spanish verb form rather than a standalone concept in its own right. It represents the third-person plural present indicative of the verb experimentar, meaning to experiment, try out, or test. In use, it appears in sentences describing actions carried out by multiple subjects, such as scientists, researchers, or students.

Etymology and grammar

The word derives from the verb experimentar, which itself comes from Latin roots related to trial and proof (experientia and experiri, to test). In Spanish conjugation, experimentan corresponds to ellos/ellas/ustedes experimentan. Related forms include experimenta (usted/él/ella), experimento (yo), and experimentamos (nosotros), among others.

Usage and context

Experimentan is common in scientific, educational, and practical contexts where testing or trying new methods, materials, or processes is described. It can appear in research reports, classroom language, news articles about experiments, and everyday speech when discussing trial-and-error activities. The term often co-occurs with nouns such as resultados, hipótesis, materiales, or métodos.

Examples

- Los científicos experimentan con diferentes compuestos para identificar sus efectos.

- Los estudiantes experimentan para confirmar la hipótesis planteada.

- El equipo de ingeniería experimenta con prototipos para optimizar el diseño.

Notes

There is no widely recognized English-language concept or proper noun named “Experimentan.” In English-language texts, the term appears only as a direct loan from Spanish or in quoted Spanish sentences. See also experimentar, experimento, and experimento mental for related topics.