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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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