Jefe Definition & Meaning

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  • jefe American [he-fe, hey-fey] / ˈhɛ fɛ, ˈheɪ feɪ /

    noun

    Spanish.

    plural

    jefes
    1. leader; chief; boss.

    jefe British / ˈxefe /

    noun

    1. (in Spanish-speaking countries) a military or political leader

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    Etymology

    Origin of jefe

    Spanish, from French chef chief

    Example Sentences

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    Wedding's aliases include "El Jefe," "Giant," "Public Enemy," "James Conrad King," and "Jesse King", the FBI said.

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    Authorities said his aliases included “El Jefe,” “Public Enemy” and “James Conrad Kin.”

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    His aliases include "El Jefe," "Giant," "Public Enemy," "James Conrad King," and "Jesse King," the FBI said.

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    “El Jefe” and “Turko,” and Cristobal Mejia-Chaj were arrested last week and have pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges related to smuggling migrants across the U.S border.

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    “Richard didn’t just see our potential. He nurtured it. ... Rest in peace, jefe.”

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