jefe

Definitions of jefe
  1. noun
    a person responsible for hiring workers
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    type of:
    amo, empresario, patrón
    a person or firm that employs workers
  2. noun
    a person who exercises control and makes decisions
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    type of:
    dirigente, líder
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  3. noun
    a person who exercises control over workers
    synonyms: capitoste, caporal, patrón
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    types:
    encargado
    a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers
    type of:
    supervisor
    one who supervises or has charge and direction of
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