O cliente
Example: O cliente pediu um desconto especial na loja hoje.
Definition
"O cliente" refers to a person or organization that purchases goods or services from a business. In marketing, "o cliente" is essential since their needs and preferences drive sales, promotions, and customer service strategies. For example, "O cliente pediu um desconto especial na loja hoje" means the customer requested a special discount today.
Etymology
The Portuguese term "o cliente" comes from the Latin word 'cliens,' which originally meant a follower or dependent in ancient Roman society. Over time, it evolved to mean someone who receives services or goods, eventually taking on the commercial sense of 'customer' or 'client.' Did you know that the Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'client'?
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