Spanish word

proyección

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoʝekˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounforecast

Example

La proyección de ventas para el próximo año es optimista.

The sales forecast for next year is optimistic.

Illustration for proyección (forecast)

More examples

Mi proyección de futuro me anima a estudiar más.

My outlook for the future encourages me to study more.

Core concept

Estimated future value derived from current trends.

Common phrases

  • mi proyección de futuro

    my outlook for the future

  • proyección a largo plazo

    long-term outlook

Similar words

pronóstico: Data-driven forecast estimating probable outcomes from observed past patterns.
previsión: Expectation about future developments formed to guide planning and preparation.

Definition in Spanish

Valor o resultado estimado para el futuro obtenido al proyectar tendencias o supuestos presentes.

Word origin

From Latin proiectio (pro- 'forward' + iacere 'to throw'), originally 'throwing forward' and later applied to a calculated outlook or estimate for the future.

Usage tips

  • Also used for a film screening, so in business contexts add a qualifier like 'de ventas' to show it means an estimate rather than a movie showing.

Other meanings

  • outlooknoun
  • screeningnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • proyectarprojectverb
  • proyectadoprojectedadjective

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