jefe — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
- chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
- chieftain noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
- guardian noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
- head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
- leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
- manager noun A person responsible for running a business, department, team, or similar organization.
Senses
jefe is used for these senses in English:
- boss A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
- boss A person in charge of a business or company.
- boss (video games) An enemy, often at the end of a level, that is particularly challenging and must be beaten in order to progress.
- chief The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
- chief (sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.
- chieftain A leader of a clan or tribe.
- chieftain (by extension) A leader of a group.
- guardian (video games) A major or final enemy; boss.
boss — full definition
- noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
- noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
- verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
- adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
- noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.
chief — full definition
- noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
- adj Most important; primary.