noun

la tarea

homework

Actividad o trabajo que una persona debe realizar, especialmente un estudiante como parte de sus estudios.

Word: tarea

Meaning: The Spanish word "tarea" primarily means task, assignment, or homework. It refers to work or duties assigned to someone, often in the context of school or work.

Explanation:

In an educational context, "tarea" commonly refers to homework given to students.
In a broader sense, it can mean any task, chore, or duty that one needs to complete.

Parts:
The word "tarea" is a feminine noun.

Examples:

Tengo que hacer la tarea de matemáticas.
("I have to do the math homework.")
La tarea de limpiar la casa está asignada a Juan.
("The task of cleaning the house is assigned to Juan.")

Synonyms:

trabajo (work)
deber (duty)
encargo (assignment)
ejercicio (exercise, task)

Antonyms:
There isn't a strict antonym for "tarea" since it refers to a kind of work or duty, but "descanso" (rest) or "ocio" (leisure) could be considered opposites in terms of action or activity involved.