public

• Relativo a las personas en general o a toda la comunidad; abierto o accesible a todos.

Relating to people in general or the whole community; open or accessible to all.

1. For or involving people in generalA2formal

   Relating to or concerning all people, not private or personal.

   público (relativo a toda la gente)

   • This is a public park open to everyone.
   • Public transportation is efficient in this city.
   • The announcement was made in the public interest.

   Sinónimosciviccivilcollectivecommoncommunalgeneralpopularsocietalstateuniversal

   Antónimospersonalprivate

2. Known to everyoneB1formal

   Not secret; available or known to all people.

   público (conocido por todos)

   • The scandal became public knowledge.
   • Their relationship is no longer public.
   • The company's financial records are public information.

   Sinónimosacknowledgedcommonexposedknownopenovertvisible

   Antónimosprivatesecret

3. Provided by governmentB1formal

   Owned, controlled, or funded by the government for public use.

   Público (provisto por el gobierno)

   • Public schools are free for all children.
   • He works for the public sector.
   • Public libraries offer free access to books.

   Sinónimoscivicfederalgovernmentmunicipalstate

   Antónimosprivate

• El público en general o un grupo de personas involucradas o interesadas en algo.

A noun referring to people in general, or the group of people who are involved with or interested in something.

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1. The people in generalB1formal

   Ordinary people in society, as opposed to private individuals or specific groups.

   El público

   • The public has a right to know the truth.
   • The museum is open to the public on weekends.
   • Politicians must listen to the concerns of the public.

   Sinónimoscitizenrycommonaltycommunitynationpeoplepopulacesociety

2. Audience or customersB2formal

   A group of people who are interested in or use a particular service, product, or performance.

   Público (audiencia o clientes)

   • The band has a large public in Europe.
   • The restaurant serves a loyal public of locals.
   • The newspaper targets a young public with its articles.

   Sinónimosaudienceclientelefollowingmarketreadership