A2 noun Neutral #362 más común

project

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/

A planned piece of work that is designed to find information about something, to create something new, or to improve a situation. It usually involves several steps and a specific goal to be reached over a period of time.

Ejemplos

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I am working on a small DIY project to paint my bedroom walls this weekend.

I am working on a small DIY project to paint my bedroom walls this weekend.

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The department has initiated a major project to digitize all historical records.

The department has initiated a major project to digitize all historical records.

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What's your latest project? You've been spending a lot of time in the garage!

What's your latest project? You've been spending a lot of time in the garage!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
project
Verb
project
Adjetivo
projected
Relacionado
projection
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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'PRO-' meaning 'forward' and '-JECT' meaning 'to throw'. A project is a plan you throw forward into the future.

Quiz rápido

We are currently working on a big ________ for our science class about renewable energy.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: project

Ejemplos

1

I am working on a small DIY project to paint my bedroom walls this weekend.

everyday

I am working on a small DIY project to paint my bedroom walls this weekend.

2

The department has initiated a major project to digitize all historical records.

formal

The department has initiated a major project to digitize all historical records.

3

What's your latest project? You've been spending a lot of time in the garage!

informal

What's your latest project? You've been spending a lot of time in the garage!

4

For our final biology project, we had to observe the local bird population.

academic

For our final biology project, we had to observe the local bird population.

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Our team needs to finalize the budget for the new construction project by Monday.

business

Our team needs to finalize the budget for the new construction project by Monday.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
project
Verb
project
Adjetivo
projected
Relacionado
projection

Colocaciones comunes

manage a project manage a project
school project school project
research project research project
start a project start a project
complete a project complete a project

Frases Comunes

pet project

a favorite activity or plan that someone is very interested in

pilot project

a small-scale trial done to see if a larger idea will work

project management

the process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals

Se confunde a menudo con

project vs subject

A subject is an area of study (like History), whereas a project is a specific piece of work within that study.

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Notas de uso

When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable (PRO-ject). It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a project' or 'many projects'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'make a project'. It is more natural to say 'do a project' or 'work on a project'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'PRO-' meaning 'forward' and '-JECT' meaning 'to throw'. A project is a plan you throw forward into the future.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'proiectum' meaning 'something thrown forth'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: projects Usually followed by the preposition 'on' (e.g., a project on climate change)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, projects are a standard way for students to learn collaboration and problem-solving skills starting from primary school.

Quiz rápido

We are currently working on a big ________ for our science class about renewable energy.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: project

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threshold

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tribute

A1

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elder

A1

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A1

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southeastern

A1

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