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    Jefe (en. Boss)

    /ˈxefe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title given to a person who leads or supervises others.
    The head of the department explained the new policies.
    El jefe del departamento explicó las nuevas políticas.
    Person who commands or has power in an organization.
    His boss asked him to finish the project before the deadline.
    Su jefe le pidió que terminara el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
    In some contexts, it can informally refer to a leader or guide.
    That group has a boss who always makes the decisions.
    Ese grupo tiene un jefe que siempre toma las decisiones.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'caput', which means 'head'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a boss
    to be under someone's authority.
    tener un jefe
    to do what the boss says
    to follow the instructions of a person in authority.
    hacer lo que dice el jefe
    head chef
    person in charge of the kitchen in a restaurant or establishment.
    jefe de cocina
    head of state
    political leader who governs a country.
    jefe de estado

    Related Words

    leadership
    The action of leading a group or organization.
    liderazgo
    management
    The position or role of a boss.
    jefatura
    subordinate
    A person who is under the authority of a boss.
    subalterno

    Slang Meanings

    Boss, in an informal context, can refer to someone who is respected or admired.
    That guy is the boss of the neighborhood.
    Ese tipo es el jefe del barrio.
    Used in some countries to refer to a close friend or buddy.
    What's up, boss? Everything good?
    ¿Qué hay, jefe? ¿Todo bien?
    In some informal jobs, it is used to refer to a colleague who stands out.
    You are the boss on this project!
    ¡Eres un jefe en este proyecto!