How is the word jefe translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Gaffer
noun

Término británico informal para el jefe o el capataz.

An informal British term for a boss or foreman.

Examples with “jefe”

See how the word “jefe” is used in sentences

  • El jefe asignó tareas nuevas al equipo. — The gaffer assigned new tasks to the team.

  • El jefe de eléctricos se aseguró de que todas las luces estuvieran listas. — The gaffer ensured all the lights were ready.

  • Mi abuelete siempre nos cuenta historias geniales. — My gaffer always shares great stories with us.

  • ¿Puedes preguntarle al capataz por nuestro horario? — Can you ask the gaffer about our schedule?

  • ¿Puedes pedirle ayuda al gaffer con el montaje? — Can you ask the gaffer for help with the setup?

  • ¿Te acuerdas de lo que dijo ayer el viejo? — Do you remember what the old gaffer said yesterday?

  • Tengo que hablar con el jefe antes de que empiece el proyecto. — I need to speak with the gaffer before the project starts.

  • Tenemos que comentar el plan con el jefe de eléctricos. — We need to discuss the plan with the gaffer.

  • Deberíamos invitar al abuelete a cenar este fin de semana. — We should invite the gaffer over for dinner this weekend.

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