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proyección

pro-yek-SYON/pɾoʝekˈθjon/

screening

Also: showing
NounfA2
A colorful storybook illustration of a beam of light from a movie projector hitting a blank white wall in a dark room.

📝 In Action

La proyección de la película empieza a las ocho.

A2

The movie screening starts at eight o'clock.

Necesitamos una sala oscura para la proyección de las fotos.

A2

We need a dark room for the photo showing.

La calidad de la proyección en este cine es increíble.

B1

The projection quality in this cinema is incredible.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pase (showing/screening)
  • exhibición (exhibition)

Common Collocations

  • sala de proyección – screening room
  • proyección digital – digital screening

forecast, projection

Also: estimate
NounfB2
A colorful storybook illustration of a small green sprout growing out of the ground with a faint, larger translucent image of a fully grown tree above it.

📝 In Action

Las proyecciones de ventas son muy positivas para este trimestre.

B2

The sales forecasts are very positive for this quarter.

Hicieron una proyección económica a largo plazo.

B2

They made a long-term economic projection.

Según la proyección, la población crecerá un diez por ciento.

C1

According to the estimate, the population will grow by ten percent.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • previsión (forecast)
  • estimación (estimate)

Common Collocations

  • proyección financiera – financial projection
  • proyección a futuro – future forecast

projection

Also: standing
NounfC1formal
A colorful storybook illustration of a person with a frown looking at another person, while a shadow behind them shows the first person's own angry expression.

📝 In Action

La proyección es un mecanismo de defensa común.

C1

Projection is a common defense mechanism.

Es una artista con mucha proyección internacional.

C1

She is an artist with a lot of international standing/visibility.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • proyección internacional – international reach/standing
  • proyección psicológica – psychological projection

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: proyección

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the screening'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'proiectio', which describes the act of throwing something forward. Think of a movie projector 'throwing' an image onto a screen or a business 'throwing' its thoughts into the future.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: projectionFrench: projectionItalian: proiezione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'proyección' only for movies?

No! While it is very common for movies, it also refers to business forecasts, psychological behaviors, and a person's future potential in their career.

What is the difference between 'proyecto' and 'proyección'?

A 'proyecto' is a project or a plan you are working on right now. A 'proyección' is usually the result of showing something (like an image) or an estimate of what will happen in the future.

How do I say 'movie projector'?

The machine itself is called a 'proyector'. The act of showing the movie is the 'proyección'.