Spanish Phrase
¿Cuáles son tus tareas principales?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone to identify or list the most important duties they perform, whether at work, school, or in a personal project. It emphasizes the idea of priority rather than a complete inventory of all tasks.
When to use
Use this question during a job interview, a team meeting, a performance review, or any conversation where you need to understand someone's core responsibilities. It works well in both formal and informal contexts, adjusting the possessive (tus vs. sus) as needed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
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¿Cuáles?
Interrogative pronoun used for plural nouns, equivalent to 'which' or 'what' in English.
son
Third‑person plural form of the verb ser, used for permanent characteristics or definitions.
tus
Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (informal). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
tareas
Plural noun meaning 'tasks' or 'assignments'.
principales
Adjective meaning 'main' or 'principal', placed after the noun and agrees in gender/number.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuáles son tus tareas principales en este proyecto?
What are your main tasks in this project?
Me encargo de la planificación, la coordinación con los proveedores y la revisión de los entregables.
I handle planning, coordinating with suppliers, and reviewing deliverables.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué son tus tareas principales?
Use "cuáles" for a selection among multiple items; "qué" asks for a definition or description.
¿Cuáles es tus tareas principales?
The verb must agree with the plural subject "tareas"; use "son" instead of "es".
¿Cuáles son sus tareas principales?
If you intend an informal tone, "tus" is correct; "sus" would be overly formal in a casual setting.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué tareas son las más importantes para ti?
Which tasks are the most important for you?
¿Cuáles son tus responsabilidades principales?
What are your main responsibilities?
¿En qué consisten tus funciones principales?
What do your main functions consist of?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking workplaces, using "tus" signals a familiar or informal relationship. If you are speaking to a supervisor, a client, or someone you don't know well, switch to the formal "sus" (¿Cuáles son sus tareas principales?). Also, remember that "principal" can refer to a school principal, so context matters to avoid confusion.