jefe
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “jefe” mean in English?
the boss
the boss (masc)
Example sentences
Mi jefe es muy estricto.
My boss is very strict.
La jefa toma las decisiones.
The (female) boss makes the decisions.
Hablo con el jefe mañana.
I'll talk with the boss tomorrow.
How to use it
Jefe means 'boss' / 'chief' (male). Masculine: el jefe. Feminine jefa. Plural jefes (mixed) / jefas (female).
Common mistake
Pronounce j as a hard /h/: 'HEH-feh', not 'JEH-feh'. Spanish j is always [x], like the English 'h' in 'hot'.