proyectar
“proyectar” means “to project” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to project, to plan
Also: to cast, to screen
📝 In Action
Van a proyectar la película en la pared del edificio.
B1They are going to project the movie on the wall of the building.
Estamos proyectando una nueva estrategia de ventas para el próximo año.
B2We are planning a new sales strategy for next year.
El árbol proyecta una sombra muy larga por la tarde.
A2The tree casts a very long shadow in the afternoon.
to project
Also: to project
📝 In Action
Ella proyecta mucha seguridad cuando habla en público.
B2She projects a lot of confidence when she speaks in public.
A veces proyectamos nuestras inseguridades en los demás.
C1Sometimes we project our insecurities onto others.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: proyectar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly describes 'planning' a business?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'proiectare', which means 'to throw forward'. This explains why we use it for both throwing light forward and throwing our ideas into the future.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'proyectar' always about movies?
No! While it's used for cinema, it's equally common in business (planning) and psychology (conveying feelings).
What is the difference between 'planear' and 'proyectar'?
'Planear' is more general for making plans. 'Proyectar' often implies a more detailed design or a vision for the future.
Does it have any irregular forms?
Good news! It is completely regular in all tenses. It follows the same pattern as 'hablar' and 'cantar'.

