clientele

[/ˌklaɪənˈtel/]
nounfemininepl: clienteles
clientela
1. The body of customers or clients of a business or professional person
The restaurant has built a loyal clientele over the years.
O restaurante construiu uma clientela leal ao longo dos anos.
2. A group of people who frequent a particular place or seek the services of a particular person or business
The salon caters to a high-end clientele.
O salão atende uma clientela de alto padrão.
3. Customers considered collectively as a group
The boutique's clientele consists mainly of fashion-conscious young professionals.
A clientela da butique consiste principalmente em jovens profissionais conscientes da moda.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, 'clientele' is a formal, professional term used to describe the customer base of service providers like salons, restaurants, law firms, and boutiques. In Brazil, it's particularly common in marketing and business Portuguese to refer to target demographics. The word carries connotations of sophistication and exclusivity, often used when describing upscale or specialized businesses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
customersclientspatronscustomer baseconstituency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
clientela
Most common and standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
clientela
Standard usage; may informally use 'clientes' (clients) in casual speech
São Paulo
clientela
Standard usage in business contexts; widely understood
Portugal
clientela
Standard European Portuguese equivalent; identical usage

Related Words

clientcustomerpatronbusinessservice

Related Idioms & Phrases

build/develop a clientele
loyal clientele
expand one's clientele
diverse clientele
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