English–Spanish

“clerk” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/depenˈdjente/

Example

El dependiente trabaja en la tienda.

The sales clerk works in the store.

Illustration for dependiente (clerk)

How to say “clerk” in Spanish

“Clerk” in Spanish is dependiente. dependiente can also mean “sales clerk”.

Store counter attendant.

Full entry for dependiente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dependiente

El dependiente ayudó al cliente a encontrar el producto.

The sales clerk helped the customer find the product.

Tips for using dependiente

  • Although it resembles English dependent, in shop contexts dependiente means a sales worker rather than someone who relies on another, and cajero or vendedor name specific roles.

Related English words

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