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Spanish Phrase

Sí, la profe nos dejó tarea.

/si la ˈpɾo.fe nos deˈxo taˈɾea/
Meaning"Yes, the teacher gave us homework."
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Meaning

The speaker confirms that the teacher assigned homework. The use of 'profe' signals a casual, student‑to‑student tone, while the preterite 'dejó' places the action in the recent past.

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When to use

Use this sentence when a classmate asks if there is homework and you want to answer affirmatively in an informal setting, such as a hallway chat, a group chat, or a study group.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sílaprofenosdejótarea

1

Sí

An affirmative response meaning 'yes'. Often used to confirm a statement or answer a yes/no question.

2

la

Definite article (feminine singular) that agrees with the noun 'profe' (short for 'profesora').

3

profe

Colloquial abbreviation of 'profesora' or 'profesor'. Used in informal settings among students.

4

nos

Indirect object pronoun meaning 'to us' or 'us' (as the recipient of the action).

5

dejó

Preterite form of the verb 'dejar' (to leave, to assign). Here it means 'gave' or 'assigned'.

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tarea

Noun meaning 'homework' or 'task'.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Nos dejaron tarea para mañana?

Did they give us homework for tomorrow?

Sí, la profe nos dejó tarea.

Yes, the teacher gave us homework.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sí, el profe nos dejó tarea.

    The article must match the gender of the noun; 'profe' is short for 'profesora' (feminine) here, so use 'la'.

  • Sí, la profe nos dejó a tarea.

    The verb 'dejar' does not take the preposition 'a' before a direct object.

  • Sí, la profe nos deja tarea.

    Use the preterite 'dejó' for a completed past action; 'deja' is present tense.

↔Alternatives

  • Sí, la profesora nos dejó tarea.

    Yes, the teacher gave us homework.

  • Sí, la maestra nos dejó tarea.

    Yes, the teacher gave us homework.

  • Sí, nos dejó tarea la profesora.

    Yes, the teacher gave us homework.

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Cultural Tip

In most Spanish‑speaking schools, 'tarea' is the standard word for homework. Using 'profe' is common among teenagers and university students, but it would be considered too informal when speaking to the teacher directly or in a formal email. Adjust the level of formality by swapping 'profe' for 'profesora' or 'maestra'.