Spanish word

proyecto

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈʝekto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounplan, project

Example

Estoy trabajando en un proyecto.

I am working on a plan.

Illustration for proyecto (plan)

More examples

Hemos puesto en marcha un proyecto piloto este mes.

We have launched a pilot project this month.

Core concept

Set of coordinated tasks and resources arranged to develop an idea within a timeframe.

Common phrases

  • desarrollar un proyecto

    develop a project

  • poner en marcha un proyecto

    launch a project

  • proyecto personal

    personal project

Similar words

plan: Detailed sequence of actions and techniques planned to reach an objective.
propuesta: Specific plan put forward to be considered and accepted.
programa: Structured timetable of activities carried out during a defined period.
iniciativa: Initial impulse or prompt that triggers action.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de tareas y recursos coordinados para desarrollar una idea o actividad con un objetivo y un plazo.

Word origin

Spanish proyecto comes from Latin projectum, the past participle of proicere 'to throw forward', and the sense of 'putting forward' is used for a planned undertaking.

Usage tips

  • In formal contexts proyecto de ley refers to a draft or bill rather than an ordinary project, which affects translation.

Other meanings

  • proposalnoun
  • undertakingnoun

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