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chief in Spanish

chief in Spanish is principal, jefe, cacique — chief means the leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.

chief in Spanish

principal
adj
Primary; principal.
jefe
noun
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
cacique
noun
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
curaca
noun
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
jefe
noun
(sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.

What does "chief" mean?

  1. noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
    "The fire chief arrived first at the scene."
  2. adj Most important; primary.
    "Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay."

chief in a sentence

  • The fire chief arrived first at the scene.
  • She was named chief of the department after years of service.
  • Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chief" in Spanish?

"chief" in Spanish is principal, jefe, cacique. chief means: The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.

How do you use "chief" in a sentence?

Example: "The fire chief arrived first at the scene." In Spanish, "chief" is principal, jefe, cacique.

Are there other ways to say "chief" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "chief": principal, jefe, cacique, curaca.

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