proyecto
“proyecto” means “project” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
project, plan
Also: proposal, draft
📝 In Action
Nuestro proyecto final es construir una maqueta de la ciudad.
A1Our final project is to build a model of the city.
Necesitamos aprobar el proyecto de presupuesto antes de fin de mes.
B1We need to approve the budget proposal before the end of the month.
Mi abuelo siempre habla de su proyecto de vida.
A2My grandfather always talks about his life plan.
I project, I forecast
Also: I design
📝 In Action
Yo proyecto las diapositivas sobre la pared blanca.
B1I project the slides onto the white wall.
Yo proyecto que la economía crecerá el próximo año.
B2I forecast that the economy will grow next year.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "proyecto" in Spanish:
draft→i design→i forecast→i project→plan→project→proposal→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: proyecto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'proyecto'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *proiectum*, which means 'something thrown forward.' This root combines *pro-* (forward) and *iacere* (to throw), perfectly describing how a project is a plan thrown into the future.
First recorded: 15th century (as a concept)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'proyecto' means 'project' (noun) or 'I project' (verb)?
If the word is preceded by 'el,' 'un,' or 'mi,' it is the noun ('the project/my plan'). If it is preceded by 'yo' or is clearly the action being performed by the speaker, it is the verb ('I project').
Can I use 'plan' instead of 'proyecto'?
'Plan' is fine for informal, simple intentions ('mi plan es ir al cine'). 'Proyecto' is generally preferred for formal, complex, or long-term undertakings (school assignments, business ventures, large-scale goals).