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    Proyección (en. Projection)

    /pɾo.ʝek.ˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Graphic representation of an object in a plane.
    The projection of the map allows us to see the distribution of territories.
    La proyección del mapa permite ver la distribución de los territorios.
    Expression of an expected or desired future.
    The economic projection of the country is quite optimistic.
    La proyección económica del país es bastante optimista.
    Technique that allows for the visualization of images on a screen.
    We used a projection to show the movie in the theater.
    Utilizamos una proyección para mostrar la película en la sala.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'proiectio', -onis, meaning 'the action of throwing forward.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a projection
    To carry out an estimate or calculation of a future result.
    hacer una proyección
    social projection
    Influence or effect that an organization has on society.
    proyección social
    image projection
    Process of displaying images on a surface, usually by means of a projector.
    proyección de imágenes

    Related Words

    projector
    Device that projects images or videos.
    proyector
    to project
    To direct or extend something toward a specific place.
    proyectar
    female projector
    Person who projects or presents visual information.
    proyectora

    Slang Meanings

    A way of showing or expressing ideas in an exaggerated manner.
    His ideas were just a projection of his dreams.
    Sus ideas eran solo una proyección de sus sueños.
    Referring to an unrealistic expectation or forecast.
    That projection is too optimistic for the current times.
    Esa proyección es demasiado optimista para los tiempos que corren.