public

• Relativo às pessoas em geral ou a toda a comunidade; aberto ou acessível a todos; mantido pelo governo ou destinado ao uso de toda a comunidade.

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

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

   Sinônimosciviccivilcollectivecommoncommunalgeneralpopularsocietalstateuniversal

   Antônimospersonalprivate

2. Known to everyoneB1formal

   Not secret; available or known to all people.

   Público

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

   Sinônimosacknowledgedcommonexposedknownopenovertvisible

   Antônimosprivatesecret

3. Provided by governmentB1formal

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

   Público

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

   Sinônimoscivicfederalgovernmentmunicipalstate

   Antônimosprivate

• Conjunto de pessoas em geral ou grupo de pessoas envolvidas ou interessadas em algo.

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

incontável

1. The people in generalB1formal

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

   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.

   Sinônimoscitizenrycommonaltycommunitynationpeoplepopulacesociety

2. Audience or customersB2formal

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

   Público

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaudienceclientelefollowingmarketreadership