Spanish Phrase
Sí, tengo tarea de Historia.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they have homework for the History class. It is a short, affirmative response that also specifies the subject.
When to use
Use this sentence when answering a question like '¿Tienes tarea?' or when you need to explain why you cannot join an activity because you have History homework.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SítengotareadeHistoria
Sí (affirmation)
The word 'Sí' with an accent means 'yes' and is used to give a positive answer.
tener (present, 1st person)
'tengo' is the first‑person singular present of 'tener' (to have).
tarea (noun, feminine)
'tarea' means 'homework' or 'task' and is a feminine noun, so articles and adjectives would agree in gender.
de (preposition)
The preposition 'de' links the noun 'tarea' with the subject area, equivalent to English 'of' or 'in'.
Historia (proper noun, capitalized)
Names of school subjects are capitalized in Spanish when they refer to the discipline as a proper noun.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes tarea para hoy?
Do you have homework for today?
Sí, tengo tarea de Historia.
Yes, I have History homework.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, tengo tarea Historia.
Missing the preposition 'de' that links the homework to the subject.
Sí, es tarea de Historia.
The verb 'ser' (es) describes identity, not possession. Use 'tener' (tengo).
Si, tengo tarea de Historia.
Without the accent, 'Si' means 'if', not the affirmative 'yes'.
↔Alternatives
Sí, tengo deberes de Historia.
Yes, I have History homework.
Sí, tengo una tarea de Historia.
Yes, I have a History assignment.
Claro, tengo tarea de Historia.
Sure, I have History homework.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, 'tarea' is the everyday word for school homework, while 'deberes' is a bit more formal. Remember that 'Sí' always carries an accent; without it, 'si' means 'if'. Also, school subjects are capitalized when they refer to the discipline (Historia, Matemáticas, etc.).