Definition

A person who is in charge of a group or organization, often referred to as a boss or leader.

Example

The jefe of the company made an important announcement today.

Conversation

Have you met the new jefe at work yet?

Not yet, but I've heard he's really strict.

Yeah, I hope he’s not too tough on us.

I guess we’ll see when we have our first team meeting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Jefe** → The word 'jefe' comes from Spanish, meaning chief or leader. It is derived from the Latin word 'caput', meaning head. In this context, 'jefe' refers to someone who is at the head of a group or organization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'jefe' as someone who is the 'head' of a group, leading and guiding others.

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