What is the Spanish word for "boss"?

Learn how to say "boss" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

boss

Spanish

jefe

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Alternative translations of "boss"

jefe
jefa
patrón
patrona
encargado

Examples of how to use "boss" in Spanish

English
My boss gave me a new assignment.
Spanish
Mi jefe me asignó una tarea nueva.
English
My boss gave me helpful feedback.
Spanish
Mi jefe me dio comentarios útiles.
English
She asked her boss for a raise.
Spanish
Ella le pidió un aumento a su jefe.
English
The boss arrived early today.
Spanish
El jefe llegó temprano hoy.
English
Our boss leads meetings on Mondays.
Spanish
Nuestro jefe dirige reuniones los lunes.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "boss" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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