O cliente
Example: O cliente pediu um desconto na loja ontem.
Definition
"O cliente" refers to a person or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. In finance, a client is someone who engages in a transaction, often seeking products, services, or financial advice, such as when a customer requests a discount at a store.
Etymology
The term "o cliente" comes from the Latin word 'cliens,' meaning a dependent or follower. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to refer to a person who receives services or goods, especially in commercial or financial contexts. Did you know that originally, 'cliens' referred to a social relationship in ancient Rome before taking on a commercial meaning?
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