Spanish Conversation · Level 50
75 words
Spanish word
cliente
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkljente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)customer
Example
¿Dónde está el cliente?
Where is the customer?
More examples
La atención al cliente mejora la reputación de la tienda.
Customer support improves the store's reputation.
Core concept
A person who pays for or receives goods or services from a business.
Common phrases
servicio al cliente
customer service
atención al cliente
customer support
cliente frecuente
regular customer
Similar words
consumidor: Uses products or services to obtain value or meet needs.
comprador: Makes a payment to buy and take possession of a product.
usuario: Accesses or operates a specific service, application, or system.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que compra o utiliza un servicio, de forma puntual o habitual.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin cliens, clientis, which originally meant 'one under protection' and later developed into a term for someone who buys or uses a service.
Usage tips
- Although similar to English client, cliente commonly refers to ordinary customers as well as professional clients, so do not assume a specialized relationship.