La tarea
Example: Tengo que hacer la tarea antes de cenar esta noche.
Definition
"La tarea" refers to the homework or tasks assigned to students by their teachers, which they are expected to complete outside of class. It typically involves exercises or activities intended to reinforce learning and practice skills.
Etymology
The term "la tarea" comes from the Spanish word 'tarea,' which originally meant a piece of work or task. It traces back to the Latin 'taxare,' meaning to assess or estimate. Did you know? In everyday Spanish, "tarea" broadly refers to any duty or chore, but in education, it specifically means homework.
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"La tarea" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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