mi tarea
/mi taɾea/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my homework" is translated as mi tarea.
mi tarea is a common and widely accepted phrase used to describe school assignments that a student must complete at home. While mi tarea is standard, you may also encounter terms that refer more broadly to duties or tasks.
Which one should you use?
In a school context, mi tarea is the most common way to express this. However, mi deber can also be used, though this version often carries a connotation of a formal "duty" or "obligation." Additionally, the phrase mis deberes is a common way to refer to homework, particularly in certain regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use the word deberes instead of tarea to refer to school homework. In these regions, the plural form mis deberes is very frequently used.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi taɾea/
Did you know?
- The word tarea descends from the Arabic word ṭarīḥa, which referred to an endeavor and is rooted in a verb meaning 'to throw'.
- The term deberes is derived from the verb deber, meaning 'must' or 'to owe', framing homework as a moral or legal debt to the teacher.
- In Spanish, tarea can refer to any general chore or task, such as cleaning the house, rather than just schoolwork.
Examples in context
- No hice mi tarea.I didn't do my homework.This sentence is useful for expressing that you did not complete the form mi tarea.Tatoeba #1540067 by marcelostockle, translation #627258 by CM
- Ya terminé mi tarea.I have already finished my homework.This sentence is useful for stating that you have finished the form mi tarea.Tatoeba #1801351 by marcelostockle, translation #254016 by CC
- Ayúdame con mi tarea.Help me with my homework.This sentence is useful for asking for help with the form mi tarea.Tatoeba #1522809 by marcelostockle, translation #251200 by CK
- Terminé mis deberesI finished my homework
- Hice mi tareaI did my homework
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Example conversation
Two students are talking in a library.
- Alejandro¿Ya terminaste tu tarea, Lucía?Have you finished your homework yet, Lucía?
- LucíaNo, todavía estoy haciendo mi tarea.No, I am still doing my homework.
- AlejandroYo también necesito ayuda con mi tarea.I also need help with my homework.
- LucíaPodemos estudiar juntos, Alejandro.We can study together, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, tarea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
