General Meaning (Being in a position of power or dominance):
* Spanish: El jefe (The boss)
* French: Le patron (The boss)
* German: Der Chef (The boss)
* Italian: Il capo (The boss)
* Portuguese: O chefe (The boss)
* Russian: Босс (Boss)
* Japanese: ボス (Boss)
* Chinese (Mandarin): 老大 (Lao Da - literally "Old Big")
* Korean: 사장 (Sajang - CEO or boss)
More Literal Translations:
* French: Le chien en haut (The dog on top)
* German: Der oberste Hund (The highest dog)
* Italian: Il cane più in alto (The highest dog)
* Portuguese: O cão de cima (The dog on top)
* Russian: Верховный пёс (Verkhovny pyes - literally "Supreme dog")
Figurative Expressions:
* Spanish: El que manda (The one who commands)
* French: Le maître du jeu (The master of the game)
* German: Der König der Spielwiese (The king of the playground)
* Italian: Il re del castello (The king of the castle)
* Portuguese: O rei do pedaço (The king of the piece)
* Russian: Хозяин положения (Khozyain polozheniya - literally "Master of the situation")
* Japanese: トップドッグ (Top Dog - borrowed from English)
Note: There are many ways to express this concept in different languages, and the best choice may depend on the specific context and the level of formality you're aiming for.