Also means
client
Usage Note
Cliente has one form for both sexes, taking il cliente or la cliente by the article alone, and pluralises as i clienti. The proverb il cliente ha sempre ragione mirrors 'the customer is always right'. Use it for shoppers, restaurant patrons, and professional clients alike.
Examples
"Il cliente aspetta alla cassa."
Natural Translation
The customer is waiting at the till.
Literal Translation
The customer waits at-the till.

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