jefe de equipo
/xefe de ekipo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for lead worker is jefe de equipo.
The term refers to a person who supervises a small group of workers and coordinates their tasks. While jefe de equipo implies a person in charge of a specific group, the word supervisor often implies a higher level of management with a broader scope of authority over multiple groups.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jefe (boss or chief), de (of) and equipo (team).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, you can use Responsable del equipo to mean team lead.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify a female lead worker, change the masculine jefe to the feminine jefa to get jefa de equipo. To make the phrase plural, add an s to jefe to get jefes de equipo.
Did you know?
- The word jefe shares the same Latin root as the English word 'chief' and is a doublet of the Spanish word cabo, which refers to a corporal or a cape of land.
- In Spanish, the word jefe can be used as a colloquial term of respect or familiarity for a stranger, similar to saying 'boss' or 'chief' in English.
- While jefe refers to the person in charge, Spanish uses the word mandar to describe the act of leading a team, which literally means 'to order'.
Examples in context
- Él es mi jefe de equipo.He is my lead worker.
- Necesitamos un nuevo jefe de equipo para el proyecto.We need a new lead worker for the project.
- El jefe de equipo organizó las tareas hoy.The lead worker organized the tasks today.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a job opening at their office.
- Javier¿Buscan a un jefe de equipo?Are they looking for a lead worker?
- LucíaSí, buscan a alguien para el departamento.Yes, they are looking for someone for the department.
- JavierLucía, creo que eres perfecta para el puesto.Lucía, I think you are perfect for the position.
- LucíaGracias, Javier, lo voy a intentar.Thanks, Javier, I'm going to try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, equipo, jefe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
