Kilo Lingo

/ˈpuβliko/

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Translation

public

Word origin

From Latin publicus ('of the people, belonging to the state'), influenced by populus ('people'). The same root gives English public and publish.

Origin
Latin
Root
publicus
English cognates
public, publish

Grammar

Femininepública
Masc pluralpúblicos
Fem pluralpúblicas

Examples

.

The park is public and is always open.

.

She spoke in public for the first time.

transporte .

Public transport works very well here.

barrio.

My daughter goes to a state school in the neighbourhood.

concierto.

The audience stood up at the end of the concert.

mucha .

The audience listened to the singer very attentively.

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