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clientela

klee-en-TEH-lah/kljenˈtela/

“clientela” means “clientele” in Spanish (the group of people who regularly use a business).

clientele, customer base

Also: customers, patrons
NounfB1
Latin America
A friendly group of diverse people standing in line in front of a cozy small shop with a bright blue awning.

📝 In Action

Este café tiene una clientela muy fiel.

A2

This cafe has a very loyal clientele.

La tienda lanzó una oferta para atraer nueva clientela.

B1

The store launched an offer to attract new customers.

Es difícil mantener la clientela cuando los precios suben tanto.

B2

It is difficult to maintain the customer base when prices rise so much.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • público (public/audience)
  • compradores (buyers)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • clientela fija – regular customers
  • atraer clientela – to attract customers
  • perder clientela – to lose customers

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacerse de una clientela – to build up a following or a steady group of customers

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "clientela" in Spanish:

clientele→customer base→customers→patrons→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: clientela

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cliente(customer/client) — Noun
clientelismo(political patronage) — Noun
clientelar(related to a customer/patron system) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'clientela', which described the relationship between a 'patronus' (protector) and their 'cliens' (follower or dependent).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: clienteleFrench: clientèleItalian: clientela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'clientela' always feminine?

Yes, even if every single customer in the group is male, the word 'clientela' remains feminine.

Should I use 'clientela' in a casual conversation?

It is perfectly fine in casual conversation when talking about a business, though 'los clientes' (the customers) is also very common and slightly less formal.

Can 'clientela' refer to a professional's clients (like a lawyer's)?

Yes, it can refer to the group of clients for any professional service, not just shops or restaurants.