Tareas (en. Tasks)
/taˈɾe.as/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of assigned or to-be-done tasks.
School tasks must be submitted by Friday.
Las tareas de la escuela deben entregarse el viernes.
Activities that are part of a routine.
Household tasks are important to keep the house clean.
Las tareas del hogar son importantes para mantener la casa limpia.
Obligations that require attention or effort.
I have many pending tasks to do this weekend.
Tengo muchas tareas pendientes que hacer este fin de semana.
Etymology
From Latin 'tarat', which means work or task.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pending tasks
Jobs or activities that have not yet been completed.
tareas pendientes
to do the tasks
To perform the assigned tasks.
hacer las tareas
household tasks
Chores related to the maintenance of the house.
tareas del hogar
Related Words
chore
Activity or work that needs to be done.
quehacer
assignment
Work assigned to a person to carry out.
asignación
responsibility
Obligation to carry out certain tasks.
responsabilidad
Slang Meanings
To do tasks
I have to do tasks before going out with my friends.
Tengo que hacer tareas antes de salir con mis amigos.
school tasks
School tasks are a headache during exam times.
Las tareas escolares son un dolor de cabeza en épocas de exámenes.