Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Tarea: homework
tarea
Pronunciation: tah-REH-ah (stress the capital letters)
Tarea means “homework” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: homework; task
- How to say it: tah-REH-ah
- Gender: la tarea
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “tarea” means and how to use it
Tarea means “homework” (school) and “task” or “chore.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: la tarea (feminine)
- Plural: las tareas
Examples with audio
- Hago la tarea después de cenar.I do my homework after dinner.
- Tengo muchas tareas hoy.I have many tasks today.
- Esa tarea es muy difícil.That task is very difficult.
Usage tip
Say “hacer la tarea” for doing homework. “Tareas domésticas” means “household chores.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “homework” in Spanish?
“homework” in Spanish is “tarea.” It is pronounced tah-REH-ah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “tarea”?
Say tah-REH-ah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “tarea” masculine or feminine?
Tarea is feminine: “la tarea.” The plural is “tareas.”
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