el jefe→ bossSpanish word meaning
"el jefe" is a A2-level Spanish word meaning "boss". Below you can find 34 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Spanish conversations.
34 stories
Example Sentences
Calling in Sick
Necesita llamar a su jefe.
He needs to call his boss.
The Coffee Machine is Broken
Le cuentan el problema a su jefe.
They tell their boss about the problem.
The Embarrassing Typo
Su jefe le envía un mensaje.
His boss sends him a message.
Ordering Office Supplies
Anna le cuenta la noticia a su jefe.
Anna tells her boss the news.
Canceling an Appointment
Su jefe la necesita en la oficina.
Her boss needs her at the office.
The New Boss
El nuevo jefe empezaba hoy.
The new boss was starting today.
The Talking Parrot
Su jefe estaba explicando un proyecto importante.
His boss was explaining an important project.
The Office Party
Un viernes por la mañana, el jefe convocó una reunión.
One Friday morning, the boss called a meeting.
The Work Email
Es de su jefe, el señor Anderson.
It is from her boss, Mr. Anderson.
Asking for Time Off
Estaba nerviosa por pedírselo a su jefe.
She was nervous about asking her boss.
Video Meeting Fail
Su jefa y cinco compañeros aparecieron en la pantalla.
His boss and five colleagues appeared on the screen.
Boss and Employee
Lisa llamó a la puerta de la oficina de su jefe.
Lisa knocked on the door of her boss's office.
Remote Work Problems
'Tu voz se entrecorta,' respondió su jefe.
'Your voice is breaking up,' his manager replied.
Dress Code Mistake
Su jefa, Sarah, ya lo había visto.
His manager, Sarah, had already seen him.
Asking for Permission
Se acerca a su jefa, la señora Chen.
She approaches her manager, Mrs. Chen.
Making an Excuse
Su jefa, la señora Johnson, lo estaba esperando.
His boss, Mrs. Johnson, was waiting for him.
Workplace Friendship
Estaba preocupada de que su jefe se enfadara.
She was worried that her boss would be angry.
Asking for a Deadline Extension
María necesitaba pedir más tiempo a su jefe.
Maria needed to ask her manager for more time.
Taking Meeting Notes
Hoy, su jefe le pidió que tomara notas en la reunión del equipo.
Today, her manager asked her to take notes at the team meeting.
Sent to the Wrong Person
Su jefe, el señor Thompson, era muy serio y formal.
Her boss, Mr. Thompson, was very serious and formal.
Asking for Feedback
Envió sus diseños a su jefe, David.
She sent her designs to her manager, David.
Dealing with Jet Lag
Su jefe le pidió que viajara a Tokio para una reunión importante.
Her boss asked her to travel to Tokyo for an important meeting.
Project Deadline
Tiene una reunión importante con su jefe a las nueve.
She has an important meeting with her boss at nine o'clock.
Asking for a Raise
Pasé semanas preparándome para la reunión con mi jefa.
I spent weeks preparing for the meeting with my boss.
Mental Health Day
Envió un mensaje corto a su jefe explicando que no iría.
She sent a short message to her boss explaining she would not come in.
Cultural Misunderstanding
Su jefe, el señor Schmidt, la saludó con un apretón de manos firme.
Her manager, Herr Schmidt, greeted her with a firm handshake.
App Addiction
'¿Está todo bien, Marcus?' preguntó su jefe durante una reunión.
'Is everything okay, Marcus?' his boss asked during a meeting.
Finding a New Job
Su jefe había sido reemplazado dos veces, y la nueva dirección tenía prioridades diferentes.
Her boss had been replaced twice, and the new management had different priorities.
Forgiving Someone
Su jefe la había estado criticando constantemente durante semanas.
Her boss had been criticizing her constantly for weeks.
Moving to a New Country
Su jefe la felicitó por lo bien que se había adaptado al nuevo entorno.
Her boss complimented her on how well she had adapted to the new environment.
Work-Life Balance
Sarah no tuvo más remedio que informar a su jefe sobre su condición.
Sarah had no choice but to inform her manager about her condition.
The Business Trip
Su jefe le recordó la importancia de respetar la cultura empresarial japonesa.
Her boss reminded her about the importance of respecting Japanese business culture.
Missing the Deadline
Sarah se dio cuenta de que debía informar a su jefe sobre la situación.
Sarah realized she should inform her manager about the situation.
The AI Chatbot
Un día, su jefe le pidió que probara un nuevo chatbot de IA.
One day, her boss asked her to test a new AI chatbot.
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