A tarefa
Example: A tarefa de casa precisa ser entregue até sexta-feira.
Definition
"A tarefa" refers to a task or assignment, especially related to education, that a student is required to complete, often outside of class. For example, "a tarefa de casa" means homework that must be finished and submitted by a specific deadline.
Etymology
The term "a tarefa" comes from Portuguese, where it originally derived from the Latin word 'tripaliare,' meaning to torture or work hard. Over time, it evolved to mean a task or duty, reflecting the effort needed to complete it. Did you know? The connection to hard work remains in the modern sense of "a tarefa" as something requiring effort.
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