El cliente
Example: El cliente pidió ayuda para elegir un buen producto.
Definition
"El cliente" refers to a person or organization that purchases goods or services from a business. In the example phrase, it describes someone requesting assistance to select a good product, highlighting the role of a buyer or consumer in a commercial transaction.
Etymology
The term "el cliente" originates from the Latin word 'cliens,' meaning a dependent or follower. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe a person who engages in transactions, specifically one who buys goods or services. Did you know that in ancient Rome, 'cliens' referred to a social relationship rather than a commercial one?
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"El cliente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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