pantalla de proyección
/pantaʝa de pɾoʝeɡθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'projector screen' is translated into Spanish as pantalla de proyección.
A projector screen is a flat white surface used to display images or videos from a projector. In many settings, such as an office or a classroom, speakers will often shorten the phrase to just pantalla if it is already clear that they are talking about a projector.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pantalla, meaning 'screen' and de proyección, meaning 'of projection'.
Which one should you use?
While pantalla de proyección is the standard term, pantalla de proyector is a common alternative that also means 'projector screen'.
How do you pronounce it?
/pantaʝa de pɾoʝeɡθjon/
Did you know?
- The word pantalla shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'wind' through the concept of a 'fan'. It originally referred to something that moves or directs air.
- While it means 'screen', the word pantalla is also the standard term for a 'computer monitor' in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- If you are looking for a 'screen' in a store, be careful not to confuse pantalla with pantalla táctil, which refers specifically to a 'touchscreen'.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos una pantalla de proyección para la presentación.We need a projector screen for the presentation.
- Voy a poner la película en la pantalla del proyector.I am going to put the movie on the projector screen.
- Necesitamos una pantalla de proyección nueva.We need a new projector screen.
- La pantalla de proyección está enrollada.The projector screen is rolled up.
- Instala la pantalla de proyección en la pared.Install the projector screen on the wall.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are setting up a room for a presentation.
- Lucía¿Dónde está la pantalla de proyección?Where is the projector screen?
- MateoEstá en la caja de la oficina.It is in the office box.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. La buscaré ahora.Thanks, Mateo. I will look for it now.
- MateoPerfecto, yo prepararé el proyector.Perfect, I will prepare the projector.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pantalla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
