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"La tarea" is a form of "tarea", a noun which is often translated as "homework". "Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "la tarea" and "por favor" below.
la tarea(
tah
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reh
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ah
)
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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por favor(
pohr
 
fah
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bohr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. please
Dame comida, por favor.Give me food, please.
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