Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Jefes (en. Bosses)

    [ˈxe.fes]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has authority over a group or organization.
    Department heads must attend the meeting.
    Los jefes de departamento deben asistir a la reunión.
    A person who holds a position of responsibility in a company.
    The bosses often make important decisions.
    Los jefes suelen tomar decisiones importantes.
    In an informal context, it can refer to a leader in a group.
    We always listen to the bosses when they give us instructions.
    Siempre escuchamos a los jefes cuando nos dan instrucciones.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'jefe', derived from the Latin 'caput' which means head.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do what the boss says
    To follow the instructions of the person in authority.
    hacer lo que diga el jefe
    head of the household
    The person who makes the decisions in the home.
    jefe de la casa
    work for the bosses
    To be employed under someone's authority.
    trabajar para los jefes

    Related Words

    leadership
    Position or authority of a boss.
    jefatura
    subordinate
    A person who is under the orders of a boss.
    subalterno
    a little boss
    A boss of lower rank or importance.
    jefecillo

    Slang Meanings

    The one who commands.
    That guy thinks he's the boss of the neighborhood.
    Ese tipo se cree el jefe del barrio.
    Boss.
    The boss of the team decided to change the strategy.
    El capo del equipo decidió cambiar la estrategia.