How to Say "foreman" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “foreman” is “supervisor” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi supervisor me dio una retroalimentación positiva sobre el proyecto.
My supervisor gave me positive feedback on the project.
Necesitas la aprobación del supervisor para tomar vacaciones.
You need the supervisor's approval to take vacation time.
El supervisor de la obra visitó el sitio esta mañana.
The construction site supervisor visited the site this morning.
Gender Change for People
When referring to a woman in this role, the word changes to the feminine form: 'la supervisora'. Always match the ending to the person's gender.
Confusing Roles
Mistake: “Usando 'jefe' cuando realmente es un 'supervisor'.”
Correction: While 'jefe' (boss) is general, 'supervisor' implies a specific role overseeing daily tasks. Use 'supervisor' for clarity in a hierarchy.
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