Dependiente
Example: El dependiente de la tienda nos ayudó a encontrar el producto.
Definition
"Dependiente" refers to a salesperson or store clerk who assists customers in a shop, providing help in finding products, answering questions, and facilitating purchases.
Etymology
The word "dependiente" comes from the Spanish verb "depender," which means to depend or rely on. Originally, it implied someone who is 'dependent' or 'under the authority' of another, evolving to mean a person employed in a store who depends on and serves customers. Did you know? The English word 'dependent' shares the same Latin root 'dependere,' meaning to hang down or rely on something.
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"Dependiente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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