Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

balconista

Noun
/bal.kə.nis.tə/
Definition
A person who sells goods, usually at a counter or a stand.
Examples
  • O balconista me ajudou a escolher um vestido na loja.
  • The balconista offered me great customer service while I was shopping.
  • Ela teve que conversar com o balconista para obter informações sobre o produto.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘balconista’ refers to a clerk or salesperson who works in a retail environment, particularly behind a counter in shops or stores.
Synonyms
  • vendedor
  • atendente
  • comerciante