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How to Say "projects" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “projects” is “proyectos” — use 'proyectos' for general undertakings, plans, or ambitious endeavors, whether personal, academic, or professional..

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proyectos

proh-YEK-tohs/pɾoˈʝektos/

nounA1general
Use 'proyectos' for general undertakings, plans, or ambitious endeavors, whether personal, academic, or professional.
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.

Examples

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

The team finished all the projects before the deadline.

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**.

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).

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La proyectos”

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

trabajos

trah-BAH-hos/tɾaˈβa.xos/

nounA2academic, professional
Use 'trabajos' for specific assignments or tasks, particularly those given in a school or work context.
A visual representation showing three small, specific tasks completed: a clean plate, a bundle of sticks tied neatly, and a folded piece of laundry.

Examples

Los estudiantes deben entregar todos sus trabajos antes del viernes.

The students must hand in all their assignments before Friday.

Tenemos muchos trabajos de jardinería por hacer este fin de semana.

We have many gardening tasks to do this weekend.

Proyectos vs. Trabajos

Learners often use 'proyectos' when 'trabajos' is more appropriate for school or work assignments. Remember that while all 'trabajos' are types of 'proyectos' in a broad sense, 'trabajos' specifically denotes a completed task or assignment, often with a grade or deadline.

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