How to Say "projection" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “projection” is “proyección” — use 'proyección' when referring to future estimations, forecasts, or plans, or as a psychological term for a defense mechanism.
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proyección
nounB2general
Use 'proyección' when referring to future estimations, forecasts, or plans, or as a psychological term for a defense mechanism.
Examples
Las proyecciones de ventas son muy positivas para este trimestre.
The sales forecasts are very positive for this quarter.
proyección
nounC1psychology
Use 'proyección' when referring to a psychological defense mechanism where one unconsciously attributes their own unacceptable feelings or thoughts to others.
Examples
La proyección es un mecanismo de defensa común.
Projection is a common defense mechanism.
transferencia
trans-feh-REN-see-ahtɾansfeˈɾensja
nounC1psychology
Use 'transferencia' specifically in a therapeutic or psychological context to describe the unconscious redirection of feelings from one person to another, especially from a patient to a therapist.
Examples
El terapeuta analizó la transferencia de emociones del paciente.
The therapist analyzed the transference of emotions from the patient.
La transferencia es un concepto clave en la teoría freudiana.
Transference is a key concept in Freudian theory.
Proyección vs. Transferencia
Learners often confuse 'proyección' (as a defense mechanism) with 'transferencia'. Remember that 'transferencia' is a specific term for the emotional redirection in therapy, while 'proyección' is broader, covering both estimations and a general defense mechanism.
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