público
masc.adjective, noun
1. public, open to the public
open to everyone
Common combinations
- espacio público — public space
- acto público — public event
- La biblioteca es pública.The library is public.
- La información es pública.The information is public.
- El parque está abierto al público.The park is open to the public.
2. public, state-run
connected with the government
Common combinations
- transporte público — public transport
- servicio público — public service
- sector público — public sector
- Uso el transporte público.I use public transport.
- Trabaja en una escuela pública.He works at a public school.
- La salud pública es importante.Public health is important.
3. audience
people watching or listening to a performance
Common combinations
- público numeroso — large audience
- público entusiasta — enthusiastic audience
- delante del público — in front of the audience
- El público aplaudió al final.The audience applauded at the end.
- El cantante saludó al público.The singer greeted the audience.
- Había poco público en el teatro.There was a small audience at the theater.
4. target audience, readership
group for whom a product or message is intended
Common combinations
- público joven — young audience
- público adulto — adult audience
- público internacional — international audience
- Este libro tiene un público joven.This book has a young readership.
- La película busca un público amplio.The film is aimed at a broad audience.
- ¿Cuál es el público de este curso?Who is the target audience for this course?
Same root
Phrases with this word
en públicopúblico objetivosector públicopúblico en general