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proyectos

proh-YEK-tohs

nounmA1

projects?work, school, or personal undertakings,plans?future intentions or designs

Also:proposals?formal submissions for work,undertakings?general term for large tasks

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

This word is the plural of the masculine noun 'proyecto.' Spanish nouns that end in a vowel simply add an 's' to become plural.

Gender Agreement

Since 'proyectos' is masculine plural, any descriptive words (adjectives) used with it must also be masculine and plural, like 'proyectos importantes' (important projects).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "La proyectos"

Correction: Los proyectos. Since 'proyectos' is masculine and plural, it uses the masculine plural definite article 'los'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Common Verbs

You will often hear this word used with verbs like 'hacer' (to do/make), 'realizar' (to carry out), or 'aprobar' (to approve) when talking about tasks.

✏️ 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

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.