deberes
“deberes” means “homework” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
homework
Also: schoolwork, assignments
📝 In Action
¿Ya hiciste tus deberes de matemáticas?
A1Did you already do your math homework?
Tengo muchísimos deberes para el fin de semana.
A2I have so much homework for the weekend.
La maestra revisó los deberes de todos los estudiantes.
A2The teacher checked all the students' assignments.
duties
Also: obligations, responsibilities
📝 In Action
Es su deber cívico votar en las elecciones.
B1It is your civic duty to vote in the elections.
Los padres tienen deberes hacia sus hijos.
B2Parents have duties toward their children.
El militar cumplió con sus deberes hasta el final.
C1The soldier fulfilled his duties until the end.
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Words that translate to "deberes" in Spanish:
assignments→duties→homework→obligations→responsibilities→schoolwork→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: deberes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'deberes' to mean 'homework'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *dēbēre*, which meant 'to owe' or 'to be under obligation.' The modern noun form 'deberes' (duties/obligations) naturally extended to mean the specific tasks or assignments (homework) that one is obligated to complete.
First recorded: Medieval Latin (as *debere*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'deberes' plural, even for one assignment?
In Spanish, 'deberes' (homework) is treated as a collective plural, similar to how we might say 'the news' in English (which is singular but looks plural). It refers to the collection of tasks assigned. If you want to use a singular word, 'tarea' is a better choice in some regions.
Is 'deberes' related to the verb 'deber'?
Absolutely! 'Deber' means 'must' or 'to owe.' So, 'deberes' literally means 'the things you owe' or 'the things you must do,' which perfectly describes homework or civic obligations.