El jefe
Example: El jefe de la oficina llegó temprano hoy.
Definition
"El jefe" refers to the person who holds a position of authority or leadership in an organization or group, often responsible for managing others and making decisions. For example, in the phrase 'El jefe de la oficina llegó temprano hoy,' it means the office manager arrived early today.
Etymology
The term "el jefe" originates from the Spanish word 'jefe,' meaning 'chief' or 'boss.' It comes from the French word 'chef,' which itself derives from the Latin 'caput,' meaning 'head.' Did you know that the word 'jefe' literally means 'head,' highlighting the role as the leader or person in charge?
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"El jefe" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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