proyectos

proh-YEK-tohspɾoˈʝektos

“proyectos” means “projects” in Spanish (work, school, or personal undertakings).

projects, plans

Also: proposals, undertakings

NounmA1

A simple, cheerful cartoon figure stands next to three distinct, small objects representing different personal undertakings: a partially built wooden birdhouse, a rolled-up blueprint tied with ribbon, and a seedling growing in a flowerpot.

📝 In Action

El equipo terminó todos los **proyectos** antes de la fecha límite.

The team finished all the **projects** before the deadline.

¿Cuáles son tus **proyectos** para el verano?

What are your **plans** for the summer?

La universidad aprobó cinco nuevos **proyectos** de investigación.

The university approved five new research **proposals**.

Word Connections

Synonyms

planes (plans)
trabajos (works/tasks)
iniciativas (initiatives)

Common Collocations

gestión de proyectos – project management
proyectos de ley – draft laws / bills

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "proyectos" in Spanish:

plans→projects→proposals→undertakings→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: proyectos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'proyectos'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

proyecto(project (singular)) — Noun

proyectar(to project / to plan) — Verb

proyección(projection) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

textosaspectos

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *proiectum*, which means 'something thrown forward' or 'a plan.' This root helps you remember that a project is something you plan and move forward with.

First recorded: 15th century (via the singular form *proyecto*)

Cognates (Related words)

English: projectFrench: projets

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'proyectos' ever a verb?

No, 'proyectos' is not a verb form in Spanish. The verb 'to project' (proyectar) conjugates as 'yo proyecto' (I project) or 'tú proyectas' (you project). 'Proyectos' is strictly the plural noun meaning 'projects' or 'plans'.

What is the difference between 'planes' and 'proyectos'?

'Planes' (plans) is often used for less formal or more personal intentions (e.g., weekend plans). 'Proyectos' (projects) usually implies a more structured, long-term, or official undertaking, especially in work or school.