Deberes (en. Homework)

/deˈbe.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Responsibilities that are expected of a person in a given context.
School duties are important for learning.
Los deberes escolares son importantes para el aprendizaje.
Assigned tasks that must be completed.
Each student has duties that must be submitted each week.
Cada estudiante tiene deberes que deben entregarse cada semana.
Moral or ethical obligations.
It is your duty to take care of your family.
Es su deber cuidar de su familia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'debere', which means 'to owe' or 'to obligate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fulfill one's duties
To carry out the obligations one has.
cumplir con los deberes
duties and rights
Set of obligations and rights that one possesses in a society.
deberes y derechos
school duties
Tasks assigned to students by their teachers.
deberes escolares

Related Words

duty
Obligation or task that must be fulfilled.
deber
obligation
Commitment that a person has for moral or legal reasons.
obligación
responsibility
State of having to account for or respond to something.
responsabilidad

Slang Meanings

Tasks
I have to do my tasks before going out.
Tengo que hacer mis tareas antes de salir.
Work
Today's work is the math duties.
La chamba de hoy son los deberes de matemáticas.