What does proyectar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word proyectar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use proyectar in Spanish.

The word proyectar in Spanish means project, show, shine, cast, project, project, show, plan, be cast, present yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word proyectar

project

verbo transitivo (sobre una pantalla)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Necesitamos el equipo para proyectar estas imágenes en la pantalla.
We need the equipment to project these images on the screen.

show

verbo transitivo (exhibir una película)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El polémico filme fue proyectado en una única sala de cine pero se mantuvo en cartelera durante varias semanas.
The controversial film was shown in only one movie theater but it was on the billboard for weeks.

shine

verbo transitivo (luz: despedir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La lámpara proyecta su luz en la sala.
The lamp shines its light in the living room.

cast

verbo transitivo (hacer sombra)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El alero proyectaba una tenue sombra sobre el muro.
The eaves cast a faint shadow on the wall.

project

verbo transitivo (arrojar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Encontraron el arma que proyectó la bala que asesinó al guitarrista.
They found the gun that projected the bullet that killed the guitarist.

project, show

verbo transitivo (un impulso, una emoción)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Todavía te falta trabajar para proyectar tus emociones en el escenario.
You still need to work on projecting your emotions on stage.

plan

verbo transitivo (hacer: plan, proyecto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El plano lo proyectaron dos arquitectos.
The blueprint was planned by two architects.

be cast

verbo pronominal (hacerse visible) (shadows)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Las sombras de los caminantes se proyectaban sobre el suelo.
The shadows of the people walking were cast on the ground.

present yourself

verbo pronominal (perfilarse)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
El país se proyecta como uno de los más fuertes socios comerciales en América de la Unión Europea.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. He presents himself as a rich relative of the king.

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