jefe
everyday, Venezuela
In Venezuela a boss is a jefe, or a jefa for a woman. Patrón refers more to an owner or employer.
Meaning: person in charge at work (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| jefe | everyday, Venezuela |
| jefa | feminine |
| patrón | owner |
Jefe is also a friendly way to address a man in the street, for example a driver or a seller, much like "chief" in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The article changes with gender: el jefe, la jefa.
Did you know?
- The same word jefe is used for the head of a family or a team, not only at work.
Examples in context
- Mi jefe viaja mañana.My boss travels tomorrow.
- La jefa quiere hablar contigo.The boss wants to talk to you.
- Gracias, jefe.Thanks, boss.
Example conversation
Verónica and her coworker Luis talk before a meeting.
- VerónicaLuis, la jefa te está buscando.Luis, the boss is looking for you.
- Luis¿Ahora mismo?Right now?
- VerónicaSí, quiere revisar el informe.Yes, she wants to review the report.
- LuisVoy enseguida.I am going right away.
