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"Arturo" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Arthur", and "tarea" is a noun which is often translated as "homework". Learn more about the difference between "Arturo" and "tarea" below.
el Arturo(
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too
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Arthur
Decidimos llamar Arturo a nuestro primer hijo por su abuelo.We decided to name our first son Arthur after his grandfather.
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la tarea(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. homework
La profesora de francés les dio mucha tarea.The French teacher gave them lots of homework.
a. task
Tengo tantas tareas urgentes que no sé por cuál empezar.I have so many urgent tasks that I don't know where to begin.
b. job
Su principal tarea es limpiar las ventanas.His main job is to clean the windows.
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