la tarea
the task
Example Sentence
Termino la tarea dificil antes de comer.
I finish the difficult task before lunch.
Meaning
La tarea is a task, and very commonly it also means homework. In work settings it is a task on your to-do list; in school it is what you must do outside class.
Common Phrases
- hacer la tarea — to do the homework
- terminar una tarea — to finish a task
Example
Tengo mucha tarea para manana.
I have a lot of homework for tomorrow.
Common Mistake
Do not translate too literally as un task; use una tarea for both school and work contexts.