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How do you say "boss" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el jefe
In Spanish (Latin America), "boss" is el jefe.
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Pronunciation
"el jefe" comes out close to EL EH-feh in Latin American speech, with the second-to-last syllable getting the punch and no th sound on any c or z.
Grammar notes
el jefe is masculine. Its plural is jefes.
Example sentence
Mi jefe elogió el trabajo del equipo.
My boss praised the team's work.
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How to remember el jefe
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Related words
- grandfather el abuelo
- grandmother la abuela
- uncle el tío
- aunt la tía
- nephew el sobrino
- niece la sobrina
- cousin el primo
- stepfather el padrastro
- stepmother la madrastra
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Questions about el jefe
How do you pronounce el jefe?
"el jefe" comes out close to EL EH-feh in Latin American speech, with the second-to-last syllable getting the punch and no th sound on any c or z.
Is el jefe masculine or feminine?
el jefe is masculine. el jefe is masculine. Its plural is jefes.
How is el jefe used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el jefe is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Mi jefe elogió el trabajo del equipo. (My boss praised the team's work.).
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