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jefe

boss

noun HEH-feh Common

Origin: From French chef (head, chief), itself from Latin caput.

Also means

chief, head

Usage Note

Jefe has a feminine form jefa, increasingly used in formal and workplace contexts as more women hold leadership roles. The plural jefes is gender-inclusive. In informal speech jefe can be used as a friendly form of address to a stranger (similar to 'chief' or 'boss' in English slang). Do not confuse with juez (judge).

Examples

"Mi jefe aprobó el proyecto ayer."

Natural Translation

My boss approved the project yesterday.

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