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    Jefa (en. Boss)

    /ˈxe.fa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Woman who occupies a position of leadership or authority.
    The head of the department organized a meeting for all employees.
    La jefa del departamento organizó una reunión para todos los empleados.
    Woman who runs a business or an organization.
    My boss is a successful businesswoman.
    Mi jefa es una empresaria exitosa.
    Woman who has the power to decide and make decisions.
    The boss made the decision to change the marketing strategy.
    La jefa tomó la decisión de cambiar la estrategia de marketing.

    Etymology

    The term 'jefa' comes from Spanish, derived from 'jefe,' which refers to a person in a position of command, with the feminine suffix -a.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    right-hand woman of the boss
    trusted person who assists the boss in her tasks.
    mano derecha de la jefa
    head of the family
    woman who has the primary role in managing the home.
    jefa de la familia
    leader of the neighborhood
    woman who makes decisions in a community or neighborhood.
    jefa del barrio

    Related Words

    boss
    Man who has authority over a group or in an organization.
    jefe
    leadership
    Ability to influence others and lead a group.
    liderazgo
    authority
    Right or power to command or order.
    autoridad

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to respectfully refer to a woman in a position of power.
    That woman works hard; she is the head of the project.
    Esa mujer trabaja duro, es la jefa del proyecto.
    Casual use of 'jefa' in informal settings.
    'Where is the boss?' is asked jokingly.
    '¿Dónde está la jefa?' se pregunta en tono de broma.