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o chefe
boss
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How do you say chefe in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce chefe in Portuguese?
chefe is pronounced /u ˈʃɛfi/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O chefe é muito rigoroso e exigente com seu time.
The boss is very strict and demanding with his team.
O chefe novo foi apresentado como um profissional experiente e dedicado.
The new boss was introduced as an experienced and dedicated professional.
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Why is it masculine?
Chefe is masculine in Portuguese. While it does derive from French "chef" (from Latin "caput," meaning "head"), the gender assignment in Portuguese is better explained by its ending in -e and its semantic association with authority/leadership roles, which in Portuguese tend to be grammatically masculine. The word functions as a common gender noun in modern Portuguese, used for both male and female bosses, though grammatically it is marked as masculine.
What is the Portuguese word for boss?
The Portuguese word for boss is o chefe — masculine.
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