Spanish Phrase
¿Qué quiere lograr el proyecto?
Meaning
This question asks about the intended outcome or goal of a project. It literally translates to “What does the project want to achieve?” and is used to clarify objectives.
When to use
Use this phrase in business meetings, project kick‑offs, or any discussion where you need to know the project's aims. It works both in formal settings (with "usted") and informal team chats.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quéquierelograrelproyecto
Interrogative pronoun "Qué"
"Qué" (with accent) introduces a question and means "what". It always carries an accent in interrogative sentences.
Verb "querer" (present indicative)
"quiere" is the third‑person singular form of "querer" in the present indicative, meaning "he/she/it wants".
Infinitive "lograr"
"lograr" is an infinitive verb meaning "to achieve" or "to accomplish". In questions it follows the verb "querer".
Noun phrase "el proyecto"
"el proyecto" is a masculine singular noun phrase meaning "the project". It acts as the subject of the clause.
Word order in questions
In Spanish, the verb often precedes the subject in a direct question: "¿Qué quiere lograr el proyecto?"
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué quiere lograr el proyecto?
What does the project want to achieve?
Queremos aumentar la retención de usuarios en un 20 % en los próximos seis meses.
We want to increase user retention by 20 % over the next six months.
✕Common Mistakes
Que quiere lograr el proyecto?
Missing accent on "Qué" turns the word into a relative pronoun, not a question word.
¿Qué quiere lograr proyecto?
The article "el" is required before "proyecto" because it is a specific project.
¿Qué quiere logra el proyecto?
Using "logra" instead of "lograr" changes the structure; you would need to say "¿Qué quiere lograr el proyecto?" not "¿Qué quiere logra el proyecto?"
↔Alternatives
¿Cuál es el objetivo del proyecto?
What is the project's objective?
¿Qué metas tiene el proyecto?
What goals does the project have?
¿Qué pretende conseguir el proyecto?
What does the project aim to accomplish?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking business environments, asking directly about goals is common and shows proactive interest. If you’re speaking with senior executives, you may want to use the formal "¿Qué quiere lograr el proyecto, señor/a?" or replace "quiere" with "tiene como objetivo" for a more polished tone.