A tarefa
Example: A tarefa de casa é importante para aprender português.
Definition
"A tarefa" refers to a task or assignment, typically given to be completed as part of work or study. It often involves duties that require effort and attention, such as homework or job-related responsibilities.
Etymology
The phrase "a tarefa" comes from Portuguese, where "tarefa" means task or duty. It originates from the Latin word "taxare," meaning to assess or estimate, which evolved in Portuguese to signify an assigned piece of work. Did you know that "tarefa" has been used since medieval times to describe responsibilities given to servants or workers?
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