Spanish Phrase
¿Quién se encarga de esta tarea?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the person who is responsible for a specific task. It uses the reflexive verb 'encargarse de' to convey responsibility rather than simply asking who will do it.
When to use
Use this question in professional or academic settings when you need to clarify who has been assigned a particular duty, such as in meetings, group projects, or when delegating work.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quiénseencargadeestatarea?
¿Quién?
Interrogative pronoun meaning 'who'. It always carries an accent when used in questions.
se encarga
Pronominal verb 'encargarse de' = to be in charge of, to take responsibility for something.
de
Preposition that links the verb 'encargarse' with the object of responsibility.
esta
Demonstrative adjective meaning 'this'. No accent is needed in modern Spanish.
tarea
Noun meaning 'task' or 'assignment'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Quién se encarga de esta tarea?
Who is in charge of this task?
María se encarga de ella, así que puedes preguntarle a ella.
María is in charge of it, so you can ask her.
✕Common Mistakes
Quien se encarga de esta tarea?
The interrogative pronoun must have an accent: ¿Quién?
¿Quién encarga de esta tarea?
The verb is pronominal; you need the reflexive pronoun 'se': ¿Quién se encarga...?
¿Quién se encarga de ésta tarea?
Modern orthography drops the accent on demonstratives unless needed for ambiguity.
↔Alternatives
¿Quién es responsable de esta tarea?
Who is responsible for this task?
¿Quién tiene a cargo esta tarea?
Who has this task in charge?
¿Quién va a hacer esta tarea?
Who is going to do this task?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking workplaces, using the reflexive form 'encargarse de' sounds more polite and professional than directly saying 'hacer' (to do). It emphasizes the idea of taking ownership. In some regions, especially in Latin America, you might also hear 'quién está a cargo de…' as a synonym.