A "jefa" is the feminine form of "jefe" and is a Spanish term meaning "the chief" or "the boss".
In more detail:
Term | Meaning | Gender |
---|---|---|
El Jefe | The chief, the boss | Masculine |
La Jefa | The chief, the boss | Feminine |
Therefore, referring to someone as "la jefa" is equivalent to calling them "the (female) boss" or "the (female) chief."