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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