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tarea

task

noun tah-REH-ah Less Common

Origin: From Arabic tariha (assigned work).

Also means

homework

Usage Note

Tarea is the standard word for a homework assignment (hacer la tarea) and for any assigned task or chore in general. The plural las tareas can specifically mean household chores (las tareas del hogar). It is distinct from deberes, which is the Spain-preferred term for school homework.

Examples

"Los niños tienen que hacer la tarea después del colegio."

Natural Translation

The children have to do their homework after school.

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