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"Homework" in Spanish: tarea
la tarea
Homework is la tarea (tah-REH-ah). It is feminine. Kids say hago la tarea after school.
After school
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How to pronounce tarea
Say it
tah-REH-ah
/taˈɾe.a/
Three syllables: tah-REH-ah. Stress REH. Soft r tap.
"Homework" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la tarea | homework / task School homework or a task. | School homework or a task. |
| hacer la tarea | to do homework Evening study routine. | Evening study routine. |
| la tarea de matemáticas | math homework Naming the subject. | Naming the subject. |
| tengo mucha tarea | I have a lot of homework Complaining about workload. | Complaining about workload. |
How to use tarea in real life
- 1After school
Primero hago la tarea.
First I do the homework.
Hacer la tarea is the set phrase.
- 2Talking to a parent
Hoy tengo mucha tarea.
Today I have a lot of homework.
Mucha tarea means a heavy load.
- 3In class
¿Cuál es la tarea para mañana?
What is the homework for tomorrow?
La tarea para… sets the due day.
Mistakes English speakers make with tarea
Incorrect: El tarea es fácil.
Correct: La tarea es fácil.
Tarea is feminine. Say la tarea.
Incorrect: Hago mi homework ahora.
Correct: Hago mi tarea ahora.
Use tarea, not the English word homework.
Good to know
Tarea means homework and also a task. Teachers assign la tarea. Deberes is heard in some regions too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Evening study plans
ChatPal
¿Ya hiciste la tarea?
Did you already do the homework?
You
Casi. Me falta la tarea de historia.
Almost. I still have history homework.
ChatPal
Te ayudo después de cenar.
I'll help after dinner.
You
Gracias. Empiezo ya.
Thanks. I'll start now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Homework" in Spanish
Is tarea masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la tarea, una tarea corta.
How do I say do homework?
Hacer la tarea.
How do you pronounce tarea?
tah-REH-ah. Stress REH.
Does tarea only mean homework?
No. It can also mean a task.
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