How to Say “Gaffer” in Spanish

jefe de eléctricos
/xefe de eleɡtɾikos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for gaffer is jefe de eléctricos.
The term refers to the foreman.
Meaning: foreman (noun)

Did you know?

  • In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone mi jefe can be a colloquial way to refer to one's father.
  • In many Spanish-speaking film sets, instead of using the long title jefe de eléctricos, crew members might use the English loanword 'gaffer' directly, as it is a specialized international industry term.
  • The word jefe entered Spanish via Old French chief, showing the influence of French military and administrative terms on the language.

Examples in context

  • Necesito hablar con el encargado de iluminación de la película
    I need to speak with the gaffer of the movie
  • El jefe de eléctricos es muy talentoso y ha trabajado en numerosas películas
    The gaffer is very talented and has worked on numerous films
  • Voy a preguntarle al jefe de luz si necesita ayuda
    I'm going to ask the gaffer if they need any help
  • El maestro de iluminación trabajó arduamente para crear esa atmósfera tan especial
    The gaffer worked hard to create that special atmosphere
  • Quiero agradecer al jefe de luz por el hermoso ambiente que creó
    I want to thank the gaffer for the beautiful atmosphere they created
  • El jefe de eléctricos terminó el trabajo.
    The electrical foreman finished the work.
  • Necesitamos hablar con el jefe de eléctricos.
    We need to speak with the electrical foreman.
  • El jefe de eléctricos es muy estricto.
    The electrical foreman is very strict.

Example conversation

Lucía is asking Alejandro about the person in charge of the wiring on a construction site.

  1. Alejandro

    ¿Sabes quién es el jefe de eléctricos?
    Do you know who the electrical foreman is?
  2. Lucía

    Sí, es un hombre muy profesional.
    Yes, he is a very professional man.
  3. Alejandro

    Tengo que entregarle estos planos.
    I have to hand him these blueprints.
  4. Lucía

    Él te está esperando en la oficina.
    He is waiting for you in the office.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jefe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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