Clientela (en. Clientele)
/kljenˈtela/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Group of people who usually buy at an establishment.
The clientele of the restaurant has grown in recent years.
La clientela del restaurante ha crecido en los últimos años.
Set of consumers who frequent a service or product.
It is important to take care of the clientele to maintain the business.
Es importante cuidar la clientela para mantener el negocio.
The people who receive attention from a professional or service.
The lawyer has a loyal clientele that recommends him.
El abogado tiene una clientela fiel que le recomienda.
Etymology
From Latin 'clientela', meaning 'relationship between client and protector'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to attend to the clientele
To provide service or assistance to customers.
atender a la clientela
to expand the clientele
To increase the number of clients of an establishment.
ampliar la clientela
to satisfy the clientele
To meet the expectations and needs of customers.
satisfacer a la clientela
Related Words
client
Person who uses the services of a professional or buys goods.
cliente
consumer
Person who acquires goods and services.
consumidor
provider
Entity that offers products or services to a client.
proveedor
Slang Meanings
Community of regular buyers.
That store has its own clientele that always prefers it.
Esa tienda tiene su propia clientela que siempre la prefiere.
Loyal group of clients that return.
The bakery has a fixed clientele that always buys there.
La panadería tiene una clientela fija que siempre compra allí.