proyecto
/pro-YEK-toh/
project
A planned task or undertaking is called a 'proyecto' (project).
proyecto(noun)
project
?a planned task or undertaking
,plan
?a general intention for the future
proposal
?a written plan for consideration
,draft
?a preliminary version (e.g., of a law or document)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Even though many Spanish words ending in -a are feminine, 'proyecto' follows the rule for words ending in -o: it is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Verb Choice
Mistake: "Hicimos un proyecto."
Correction: Realizamos un proyecto. ('Hacer' is fine but 'realizar' or 'ejecutar' (to execute) are often better verbs for formal projects.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
In professional or academic settings, 'proyecto' is much more common than 'plan' and implies structured organization and effort.
When used as a verb, 'yo proyecto' means 'I project' or 'I cast light or an image'.
proyecto(verb)
I project
?I cast (light or image)
,I forecast
?I estimate future results
I design
?I sketch out a structure
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Verb Forms
The word 'proyecto' is the present tense 'I' form of the verb 'proyectar,' which means 'to project.' It is a regular verb and follows the standard '-ar' ending patterns.
⭐ Usage Tips
Mental vs. Physical Projection
'Proyectar' is used both for physical acts (like casting a film onto a screen) and mental acts (like planning the future or creating a public image).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: proyecto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'proyecto'?
📚 More Resources
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).