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jefa

heh-fahnoun
Spanish & ChicanoDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional

Definition

Boss or female leader.

Examples

  • My jefa is the boss of the household.

  • He's the jefe at the construction site.

  • She's a strong jefa, leading with determination.

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At a glance

Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
noun

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