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"Los" is a definite article which is often translated as "the", and "tarea" is a noun which is often translated as "homework". Learn more about the difference between "los" and "tarea" below.
los()
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
definite article
a. the
Todos los asientos estaban ocupados.All the seats were taken.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. them
Escoja los plátanos que quiera y póngalos en una caja.Pick the bananas you prefer, and put them in a box.
b. you
Damas y caballeros, un guía los acompañará hasta la entrada.Ladies and gentlemen, a guide will walk you to the entrance.
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la tarea()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. homework
Termina tu tarea de francés antes de irte a jugar.Finish your French homework before you go play.
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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