jefatura (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

[jefaˈtuɾa]

Translation Options into English

• Chiefdom
• Leadership
• Headquarters
• Command (in a military context)

Meaning and Usage

The word jefatura refers to the position of a leader or chief and is often associated with an organization or a governmental body. It can denote a department or office led by a chief. In a military context, it specifically refers to a command area or the leadership structure within the military.

In Spanish, it is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, although it might be more frequent in formal or administrative settings. The frequency of use is moderate, often appearing in discussions about organizational leadership or military hierarchy.

Example Sentences

1. La jefatura de la policía se reunió para discutir nuevos protocolos de seguridad.

2. The chief of police met to discuss new security protocols.

3. La jefatura militar tomó decisiones estratégicas durante la crisis.

4. The military command made strategic decisions during the crisis.

5. Ella fue nombrada responsable de la jefatura del nuevo proyecto.

6. She was appointed to lead the new project.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "jefatura" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions as it is more straightforward in meaning; however, it can appear in contexts related to authority or leadership.

1. Estar en la jefatura - To be in charge
2. El director estará en la jefatura del proyecto durante los próximos meses.

3. The director will be in charge of the project for the next few months.

4. Cambiar de jefatura - To change leadership

5. La empresa decidió cambiar de jefatura para mejorar la productividad.

6. The company decided to change leadership to improve productivity.

7. Conformar la jefatura - To form the leadership/management team

8. El nuevo director general comenzará a conformar la jefatura a partir de la próxima semana.
9. The new CEO will start forming the leadership team next week.

Etymology

The term jefatura is derived from the Spanish noun jefe, meaning “chief” or “leader,” combined with the suffix -tura, which denotes a state or condition. The root jefe comes from the Latin word caput, meaning "head," which also signifies leadership or top authority.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Dirección (Direction) - Liderazgo (Leadership) - Comando (Command - in military context)

Antonyms: - Subordinación (Subordination) - Inferioridad (Inferiority) - Dependencia (Dependence)