/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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