economista jefe
/ekonomista xefe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chief economist" is translated into Spanish as economista jefe.
This phrase refers to the person who holds the highest position among the economists in an organization.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In most Latin American countries, the term economista jefe is used for chief economist. In Mexico, director de economía is sometimes used for chief economist.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase economista jefe is used in the singular form. To specify a male chief economist, you use the article el economista jefe, while to specify a female chief economist, you change the article to la, as the noun economista is gender-neutral in its spelling. In some contexts, jefe may also be pluralized to jefes to agree with the plural noun economistas, resulting in economistas jefes.
Did you know?
- The word economista is built from the Ancient Greek word oîkos, meaning 'house', and nómos, meaning 'law' or 'custom'. This reveals that the root of the profession is literally the 'management of a household'.
- While economista jefe is the standard title, the word jefe is also used in common slang across many Spanish speaking countries to mean 'boss' in a casual or street-wise way, often used to address a stranger respectfully.
- In some Spanish speaking cultures, calling someone el jefe can be a tongue-in-cheek way to refer to the patriarch of a family rather than a professional superior.
Examples in context
- Ella es la economista jefe del banco.She is the chief economist of the bank.
- El economista jefe presentará el informe mañana.The chief economist will present the report tomorrow.
- Buscamos un nuevo economista jefe para la empresa.We are looking for a new chief economist for the company.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a new hire at their financial firm.
- Javier¿Sabes quién es el nuevo economista jefe?Do you know who the new chief economist is?
- MaríaSí, es un experto muy reconocido.Yes, he is a very recognized expert.
- JavierMaría, espero que trabaje bien con nosotros.María, I hope he works well with us.
- MaríaEstoy segura de que será un gran aporte.I am sure he will be a great asset.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries economista, jefe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
