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"Boss" is a noun which is often translated as "el jefe", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "boss" and "yes" below.
boss(
bas
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el jefe (M), la jefa (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The boss told them to deliver the goods.La jefa les dijo que enviaran las mercancías.
b. el patrón (M), la patrona (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you want a discount, you will have to speak to the boss.Si quiere un descuento, tendrá que hablar con el patrón.
c. el dirigente (M), la dirigente (F) (politics, labor)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The union bosses agreed to go on strike.Los dirigentes sindicales acordaron ponerse en huelga.
2. (colloquial) (form of address)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. el jefe (M), la jefa (F) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Hey, boss! Give me a hamburger and a Coke.¡Oye, jefe! Dame una hamburguesa y una Coca-Cola.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. dar órdenes a
He started bossing employees around on his first day as manager.Empezó a dar órdenes a todos los empleados en su primer día como gerente.
b. mangonear (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
My older brother loved bossing us around when were kids.A mi hermano mayor le encantaba mangonearnos de niños.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (slang) (excellent) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
yes(
yehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
