audience

the people who are watching or listening to a performance, speech, etc.

público, audiencia

• a large/small audience

Collocations live audience · television/radio audience

• The play had a small but enthusiastic audience.

  La obra tuvo un público pequeño pero entusiasta.

the people who read or listen to something, such as a book, newspaper, or radio programme.

lectores, público objetivo

• a wide/narrow audience

Collocations target audience · general audience

• The book was written for a young adult audience.

  El libro fue escrito para un público joven y adulto.

a formal meeting with an important person, such as a politician or business leader.

cita, reunión

• have/hold an audience

Collocations private audience · public audience

• The president had a private audience with the ambassador.

  El presidente tuvo una audiencia privada con el embajador.