chiefs

[/tʃiːfs/]

noun

chefes

1. Leaders or heads of a group, organization, or tribe

The chiefs gathered to discuss the new policy.

Os chefes se reuniram para discutir a nova política.

2. Senior or highest-ranking members in a hierarchy

The fire chiefs inspected the station.

Os chefes dos bombeiros inspecionaram a estação.

3. Indigenous tribal leaders

The Native American chiefs signed the treaty.

Os chefes indígenas assinaram o tratado.

NYC Slang

bosses, the brass

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General Brazilian

chefes

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

chefes

Common in business and organizational contexts

Portugal

chefes

Standard Portuguese usage; also 'líderes' or 'comandantes' in some contexts

chief cook and bottle washer

too many chiefs and not enough Indians

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