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chief Meaning in Spanish (chief significado en español)

adjectivejefe, principal
nounjefe
jefe in English:chief
Plural: chiefs
Gender:Masculino
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de chief en español es jefe, principal. (Siendo la parte más importante o principal de algo.)

Definitions of Chief

  1. 1
    adjective
    principal

    Being the most important or principal part of something.

    Siendo la parte más importante o principal de algo.

  2. 2
    noun
    jefe

    A leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.

    Un líder o cabeza de un grupo, organización o tribu.

  3. 3
    noun
    jefe

    A person holding the highest rank or authority in a specific department or field.

    Una persona que ostenta el rango o la autoridad más alta en un departamento o campo específico.

Example Sentences

“The chief reason for his success was hard work.”

La razón principal de su éxito fue el trabajo duro.

“The chief of the village made an important announcement.”

El jefe de la aldea hizo un anuncio importante.

“She was appointed as the chief financial officer.”

Fue nombrada directora financiera.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

principallídercabeza

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

subordinadosecundario

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

nounchieftain
adverbchiefly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

chief executive officercollocation

The highest-ranking executive in a company.

chief justicecollocation

The presiding judge in a supreme court.

chief of staffcollocation

The senior staff officer of a high-ranking official or military unit.