Jefe (en. Boss)

/ˈxefe/

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!