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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