La tarea
Example: Tengo que hacer la tarea antes de cenar esta noche.
Definition
"La tarea" refers to assigned work or duties, especially schoolwork or homework, that a person is expected to complete within a certain period. It often involves exercises or projects given by teachers to reinforce learning outside the classroom.
Etymology
The word "la tarea" comes from the Spanish word 'tarea,' which traces back to the Latin 'tardāre,' meaning to delay or make slow. Originally, it implied a task that required time and effort. Did you know? The concept of 'tarea' evolved to mean specific assigned work, especially in educational contexts.
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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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