Quehaceres (en. Chores)

/ke.aˈse.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Tasks or work that must be done at home or in daily life.

Household chores usually include cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

Los quehaceres del hogar suelen incluir la limpieza, la cocina y el lavado de ropa.

Routine activities necessary for the proper maintenance of a space.

She divides household chores with her partner.

Ella divide los quehaceres domésticos con su pareja.

Minor jobs that require time and effort.

Children should be responsible for some chores at home.

Los niños deben hacerse responsables de algunos quehaceres en casa.

Derived from 'hacer' with the prefix 'que-' in a compound form.

do the chores

Carry out household tasks or jobs.

hacer los quehaceres

pass the chores

Delegate tasks to another person.

pasar los quehaceres

do nothing

Not doing any chores, being idle.

no hacer nada

to task

Perform a specific task.

tarear

to work

Carry out a job, especially in a context of physical effort.

laborar

to maintain

Maintain something in good condition through tasks or chores.

mantener

Do the cleaning.

Today I'm going to 'do the chores' and make the house spotless.

Hoy voy a 'hacer los quehaceres' y dejar la casa impecable.

Clear the mess.

Before the guests arrive, I need to 'take a look at the chores'.

Antes de que lleguen las visitas, necesito 'darle un vistazo a los quehaceres'.