Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
proyectar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoʝekˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbshow
Example
Esta noche van a proyectar la película en versión original.
Tonight they are going to show the film in the original version.
More examples
En la clase, la profesora va a proyectar un video sobre la historia.
In class, the teacher is going to show a video about history.
Core concept
A projector sending a film image across a dark theater to the screen.
Common phrases
proyectar la película en versión original
show the film in its original version
proyectar un video
show a video
proyectar imágenes
project images
Similar words
poner: Play a film or music track on a player so people can watch or listen.
pasar: Screen a film or program for an audience according to a schedule.
mostrar: Show an image or photo directly to people for viewing.
emitir: Broadcast audio or video by transmitting signals over radio or TV.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que una película o imagen aparezca en una pantalla mediante un proyector o equipo.
Word origin
From Latin projectare 'to throw forward', originally 'send forward', which by analogy came to mean sending visual content onto a screen.
Usage tips
- Film listings and announcements often use the passive se proyecta (la película se proyecta) to say a movie will be shown.
Other meanings
- displayverb
- projectverb
Opposites
- esconderhideverb
Related words
- proyecciónprojectionnoun
- proyectableprojectableadjective