A tarefa
Example: A tarefa de matemática é fácil de completar.
Definition
"A tarefa" refers to the task or assignment that someone is given to complete, often related to work, school, or responsibilities. For example, in the phrase 'A tarefa de matemática é fácil de completar,' it means the math assignment is easy to finish.
Etymology
The phrase "a tarefa" comes from the Portuguese word 'tarefa,' which means task or duty. It originates from the Old Portuguese and Galician term derived from the Medieval Latin 'tarapha,' meaning a job or labor. Did you know? The word shares roots with the Spanish 'tarea,' showing the close connection between these Romance languages.
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