customer-centric

[/ˈkʌstəmər ˈsentrɪk/]
adjective
centrado no cliente
1. focused on meeting the needs, preferences, and satisfaction of customers as the primary business objective
Our company adopted a customer-centric approach to improve retention rates.
Nossa empresa adotou uma abordagem centrada no cliente para melhorar as taxas de retenção.
2. designed or organized with the customer's experience and benefit at the core of decision-making
A customer-centric business model prioritizes feedback and continuous improvement.
Um modelo de negócios centrado no cliente prioriza feedback e melhoria contínua.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American business contexts, particularly in the post-2000s corporate culture emphasizing service quality and relationship management. In Brazil, it reflects a shift from traditional hierarchical business models to more democratic, service-oriented approaches. The concept gained prominence with the rise of digital commerce and customer review platforms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
customer-focusedclient-orientedcustomer-firstcustomer-driven
Antonyms / Antônimos
product-centriccompany-centricprofit-drivencost-focused

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centrado no cliente
most common translation in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
focado no cliente
alternative, slightly more colloquial usage
São Paulo
orientado para o cliente
corporate/formal business environment usage
Portugal
orientado para o cliente
standard Portuguese translation; less commonly used than in Brazil

Related Words

customer experiencecustomer satisfactioncustomer loyaltycustomer servicecustomer retention

Related Idioms & Phrases

the customer is always right
put yourself in the customer's shoes
customer comes first
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