public
BrE /ˈpʌb.lɪk/ AmE /ˈpʌb.lɪk/
adjective, noun en → es
open to everyone; not private or secret
público, abierto al público
- public place/building
Collocations public meeting · public opinion
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The park is open to the public.
El parque está abierto al público.
relating to a government or its officials; not private
público, oficial
- public service
Collocations public sector · public official
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She works in public health.
Ella trabaja en salud pública.
belonging to or used by the people of a town, city, etc. as a whole; not private
público, comunitario
- public transport
Collocations public library · public park
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The bus is part of the public transportation system.
El autobús es parte del sistema de transporte público.
the people in general; all the members of a community or society
el público, la gente en general
- for public use
Collocations the general public · public opinion
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The new law affects the public.
La nueva ley afecta al público.
the people who are present at a performance, meeting, etc.; spectators or listeners
el público, los espectadores
- address the public
Collocations public speech · public performance
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The speaker addressed a large public.
El orador dirigió un discurso a una gran audiencia.
to show something to the public; make it available for everyone to see, hear, etc.
exhibir, mostrar al público
- public a work of art
Collocations public exhibition · public performance
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The museum will public the new collection next month.
El museo expondrá la nueva colección el próximo mes.
to make something known to everyone; announce officially
anunciar, declarar públicamente
- public a statement
Collocations public announcement · public declaration
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The company public its new policy.
La empresa anunció su nueva política.
to require or demand something officially; make it necessary by law, rule, etc.
requerir, exigir
- public a requirement
Collocations public health regulations · public safety measures
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The government publics that all citizens must vote.
El gobierno requiere que todos los ciudadanos voten.