noun
jefe
Jefe (noun) means a boss or leader, especially used informally in contexts with Spanish or Mexican influence. Example: “The workers called their supervisor "el jefe.”
noun
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A boss or leader, especially used informally in contexts with Spanish or Mexican influence.
"The workers called their supervisor "el jefe.""
"She runs the kitchen — she's the jefe around here."
How to use jefe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanish for "boss," often borrowed into English informally.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jefes
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish "jefe" (leader, boss), tracing back through Old French to Latin "caput" (head) — the same root that gives English "chief" and "chef."
Frequently asked questions
What does “jefe” mean?
The word “jefe” means a boss or leader, especially used informally in contexts with Spanish or Mexican influence. In plain terms, spanish for "boss," often borrowed into English informally.
How do you use “jefe” in a sentence?
Here is “jefe” used in a sentence: “The workers called their supervisor "el jefe.".”
What part of speech is “jefe”?
“Jefe” is a noun.
Where does the word “jefe” come from?
The word “jefe” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish "jefe" (leader, boss), tracing back through Old French to Latin "caput" (head) — the same root that gives English "chief" and "chef.".
