experience

• Sustantivo que designa el conocimiento, las habilidades o la comprensión adquiridos a través de la participación directa en eventos, actividades o situaciones; también puede referirse a un evento o vivencia concreta que alguien ha presenciado o vivido.

A noun referring to the knowledge, skill, or understanding gained through direct involvement in or exposure to events, activities, or situations.

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1. Practical contact with eventsA2formal

   The process of gaining knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things.

   experiencia práctica

   • She has five years of experience in marketing.
   • He gained valuable experience working abroad.
   • Experience is the best teacher.

   Sinónimoscontactexposurefamiliarityinvolvementobservationparticipationpracticetraining

2. A2formal

   An event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone.

   experiencia (evento vivido)

   • The trip was a wonderful experience for the whole family.
   • She had a frightening experience during the storm.
   • His first flight was an unforgettable experience.

   Sinónimosadventureencounterepisodeeventhappeningincidentoccurrenceordeal

   Antónimosnonevent

3. Knowledge from past eventsB1formal

   The knowledge or wisdom gained from what one has observed, encountered, or undergone.

   Experiencia (conocimiento por vivencia)

   • According to my experience, this method works best.
   • Her experience in negotiations helped close the deal.
   • We should learn from past experiences.

   Sinónimosacquaintanceexpertisefamiliarityknow-howknowledgeskillsophisticationunderstandingwisdomworldliness

• Verbo que denota la acción de vivir, atravesar o sentir un acontecimiento, emoción o situación; también implica conocer o encontrarse con algo por primera vez.

A verb used to indicate the act of encountering, undergoing, or living through an event, feeling, or situation.

1. To undergo or feelA2formal

   To encounter or be affected by a particular event, feeling, or situation.

   experimentar

   • She experienced a great sense of joy at the wedding.
   • He experienced severe pain after the accident.
   • Many people experience anxiety before public speaking.

   Sinónimosencounterendurefacefeelgo throughknowmeetperceivesuffertasteundergo

2. To live throughB1formal

   To be present during and be affected by a particular event or period.

   vivir, experimentar

   • They experienced a major earthquake last year.
   • She experienced the hardships of war as a child.
   • We experienced a significant drop in temperature overnight.

   Sinónimosencounterendurefacego throughmeetsufferundergowitness

   Antónimosavoidescapemiss

3. To try or testB1informal

   To participate in or try something new.

   probar, experimentar

   • I want to experience skydiving at least once.
   • He experienced authentic Italian cuisine during his trip.
   • She experienced the thrill of riding a motorcycle for the first time.

   Sinónimossampletastetesttrytry out