jefe

noun

ˈhā-(ˌ)fā How to pronounce jefe (audio)
Definition of jefenext
as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do Everyone knows that the real jefe of that football team is the quarterback and not the coach.

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Recent Examples of jefe Learn more The other jefe Raúl headed the Cuban Army for decades, and under his watch the military control over the economy expanded. — Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025 Chambers, a longtime exec, spent a great degree of time in L.A. since serving as distribution jefe for Disney. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025 Trejo’s Spirits Tequila Alternative Action hero and Trejo’s Tacos jefe Danny Trejo has been sober for over 50 years and has put his name on a smooth and balanced zero-proof tequila alternative that empowers non-imbibers to make perfect Palomas and hangover-free margaritas. — Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jefe
  1. boss
  2. foreman
  3. leader
  4. chief
  5. captain
  6. commander
  7. manager
Noun
  • For some reason, my boss has never questioned me or been suspicious of anything.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • There is no doubt that Müller gave everything, but in retrospect, the Bayern boss will have to answer the uncomfortable question of whether starting the 2014 World Cup winner was the right choice in the first place.
    — Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of boss
Noun
  • Shockley's attorneys sought a new trial over concerns that the foreman was biased against him.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Doc diagnoses the Yellowstone foreman with a subdural hematoma.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of foreman
Noun
  • Because in this age of generative AI, leaders are creating versions of themselves that operate without them.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • His books often examined the unnerving relationships between leaders and their subjects.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of leader
Noun
  • Ultimately, that puts the financial burden on just a handful of franchises, with the Knicks chief among them.
    — Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Coe, who was in the running to become the International Olympic Committee chief, said in November the Olympics needed a clear policy to protect female sports.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of chief
Noun
  • Becker said a few minutes later, the captain ordered an evacuation, and the emergency slides were deployed.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • At the time, the former zookeeper was worried about the couple's chances for the chaplain, warden and the captain to approve their paperwork.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of captain
Noun
  • North Korean troops are further disadvantaged by the crude tactics of their Russian commanders, who have sent them into assault campaigns without providing rear-fire support, the spy agency told lawmakers in January.
    — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Hamas’ top military commander, Mohammad Deif, was killed during a strike in July 2024.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of commander
Noun
  • General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Hertz shares surged more than 56% after hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman disclosed a stake in the rental car company.
    — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of manager

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“Jefe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jefe. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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