Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tenho tarefa de História.
Meaning
A short affirmative answer meaning “Yes, I have a History assignment.” It confirms that the speaker is responsible for a piece of work in the subject History.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks whether you have homework, a project, or any specific task for the History class. It works in both formal (classroom) and informal (chat with friends) settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,tenhotarefadeHistória.
Sim
Affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
tenho
First‑person singular present of the verb ter (to have).
tarefa
A feminine noun meaning “task” or “homework”.
de
Preposition that links the noun “tarefa” with the subject area.
História
Name of the school subject; proper nouns for academic subjects are capitalized in Portuguese.
🗨In Conversation
Você tem tarefa de História?
Do you have a History assignment?
Sim, tenho tarefa de História.
Yes, I have a History assignment.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, tem tarefa de História.
“Tem” is third‑person singular; the subject is “eu”, so you must use “tenho”.
Sim, tenho tarefa de historia.
Names of school subjects are capitalized in Portuguese.
Sim, tarefa de História eu tenho.
Word order is unusual; keep the verb before the object for a natural flow.
↔Alternatives
Sim, eu tenho uma tarefa de História.
Yes, I have a History assignment.
Tenho tarefa de História, sim.
I have a History assignment, yes.
Claro, tenho tarefa de História.
Sure, I have a History assignment.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil the word “tarefa” is the most common term for school homework, while in Portugal people often say “dever de casa”. Academic subjects are always capitalized (História, Matemática, Biologia). When answering a teacher or a classmate, a brief “Sim” before the statement sounds natural and polite.