Cliente: customer, client
Pronunciation: KLYEHN-teh (stress the capital letters)
Cliente means “customer, client” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: customer, client
- How to say it: KLYEHN-teh
- Gender: el/la cliente
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “cliente” means and how to use it
Cliente means “customer” or “client.” It has the same form for men and women.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el/la cliente (masculine or feminine)
- Plural: los/las clientes
Examples with audio
- Atiendo a un cliente nuevo.I am helping a new customer.
- Los clientes esperan en la fila.The customers wait in line.
- La clienta pregunta por el precio.The female customer asks about the price.
Usage tip
Say “el cliente” or “la cliente,” though “la clienta” is also common. “Atención al cliente” means customer service.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “customer, client” in Spanish?
“customer, client” in Spanish is “cliente.” It is pronounced KLYEHN-teh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cliente”?
Say KLYEHN-teh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “cliente” masculine or feminine?
Cliente is used for both men and women: “el/la cliente.” The plural is “clientes.”
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