proyecto
/pɾoˈʝeɡto/masculine
The English word "project" is proyecto in Spanish.
The word proyecto is used to refer to a planned endeavor. In formal contexts, if you are referring specifically to a construction or infrastructure project, you may use Obra. If the project involves business initiatives or entrepreneurial activities, the term Emprendimiento is used.
Meaning: planned endeavor (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun proyecto (project) is distinct from the verb proyectar, which means to cast an image or shadow or to extend a protrusion or appendage outward.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of proyecto is proyectos.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoˈʝeɡto/
Did you know?
- The verb proyectar can be used to describe a psychological defense mechanism where one attributes their own feelings onto another person.
- In Spanish, if a 'project' is a large-scale public work like a bridge or dam, it is often called an obra, which literally translates to 'work' or 'piece of art'.
- The word emprendimiento is used for entrepreneurial projects, but it also describes the personal spirit of 'enterprise' or 'drive' in a person.
Examples in context
- Este es mi proyecto.This is my project.This sentence is useful for identifying ownership of a proyecto.Tatoeba #4329292 by pchamorro, translation #2648005 by CK
- Es un proyecto ambicioso.It's an ambitious project.This sentence is useful for describing the scale of a proyecto.Tatoeba #1476884 by marcelostockle, translation #1476611 by Spamster
- Este es un gran proyecto.This is a big project.This sentence is useful for expressing the size of a proyecto.Tatoeba #5011926 by Shishir, translation #5009672 by CK
- Estoy trabajando en un proyecto para la compañía.I am working on a project for the company.
- Vamos a comenzar una nueva obra de construcción en el centro de la ciudad.We are going to start a new construction project in the city center.
- Mi hermana está desarrollando un emprendimiento de moda sostenible.My sister is developing a sustainable fashion project.
- Voy a hacer un proyecto de jardinería en mi casa este fin de semana.I'm going to do a gardening project at my house this weekend.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their work in an office.
- LucíaJavier, ¿terminaste el proyecto?Javier, did you finish the project?
- JavierNo, todavía trabajo en el proyecto.No, I am still working on the project.
- LucíaEntiendo, es un proyecto difícil.I understand, it is a difficult project.
- JavierSí, pero me gusta mucho.Yes, but I like it a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “project” translations and entries proyecto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
