chefe
boss, chief
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛ.fi/
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Cultural Note
In Brazil, 'chefe' is also used as a casual, friendly greeting between men, similar to 'buddy' or 'pal.' You might hear a taxi driver or shopkeeper say 'E aí, chefe?' (Hey there, boss?) as an informal address.
📝 Example Sentences
Meu chefe é muito exigente.
My boss is very demanding.
A chefe aprovou o nosso projeto.
The boss approved our project.
Preciso falar com o chefe antes de sair.
I need to talk to the boss before leaving.