Cliente (en. Customer)

/kljen'te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who uses or hires the services of a company.
The client requested a refund for the defective product.
El cliente pidió una refundación por el producto defectuoso.
Person who buys or orders something.
Each client has their own preferences.
Cada cliente tiene sus propias preferencias.
In the legal field, the one who receives advice or representation.
The lawyer met with his client to discuss the case.
El abogado se reunió con su cliente para discutir el caso.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cliens', which means 'the one who assists or follows'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good client
Person who makes recurring purchases.
buen cliente
potential client
Person who could become a client.
cliente potencial
customer satisfaction
Degree to which customer expectations are met.
satisfacción del cliente

Related Words

subtotal
Partial total before applying taxes.
subtotal
invoice
Document that details the purchase made by a client.
factura
order
Purchase request made by a client.
pedido

Slang Meanings

Regular client
That is a regular client; he always comes here.
Ese es un cliente fijo; siempre viene aquí.
VIP client
That VIP client receives personalized attention.
Ese cliente VIP recibe atención personalizada.