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What is a Jefa?

Published in Spanish Terms 1 min read

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."