A2 adjective Neutral #41 más común

public

/ˈpʌblɪk/

Public refers to things that are provided for the use of all people or belong to the community rather than a private person. It also describes information or events that are not secret and can be seen or known by anyone.

Ejemplos

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1

The public park is a great place to walk the dog.

The park that everyone can use is a good place for walking the dog.

2

The minister made a public statement regarding the new education law.

The official gave a speech to the whole community about the new law.

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I really don't like to argue in public.

I do not like to have an argument where other people can see me.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
publicity
Verb
publicize
Adverbio
publicly
Adjetivo
public
Relacionado
publication
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Pub'—it is short for 'Public House', a place where everyone in the community is welcome to meet.

Quiz rápido

He was embarrassed because his phone started ringing loudly in ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: public

Ejemplos

1

The public park is a great place to walk the dog.

everyday

The park that everyone can use is a good place for walking the dog.

2

The minister made a public statement regarding the new education law.

formal

The official gave a speech to the whole community about the new law.

3

I really don't like to argue in public.

informal

I do not like to have an argument where other people can see me.

4

Access to public health data is vital for sociological research.

academic

Getting information about the health of the general population is important for study.

5

The company decided to go public last year.

business

The business started selling its shares to the general community last year.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
publicity
Verb
publicize
Adverbio
publicly
Adjetivo
public
Relacionado
publication

Colocaciones comunes

public transport Buses and trains used by everyone
public holiday A day off for the whole country
public library A library open to all citizens
public opinion What most people think about a topic
public speaking Giving a talk to a group of people

Frases Comunes

in public

In a place where other people can see or hear you

the general public

All the ordinary people in a country or area

public eye

The state of being famous and watched by the media

Se confunde a menudo con

public vs publication

'Public' is an adjective describing things for everyone, while 'publication' is the noun for a printed book or magazine.

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Notas de uso

Use 'public' to describe services provided by the government (like public schools). When used as a noun 'the public', it can take either a singular or plural verb in British English, but usually a singular verb in American English.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'in the public' when they mean 'in public'. Another mistake is using 'public' when they mean 'famous'; use 'well-known' instead for people.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Pub'—it is short for 'Public House', a place where everyone in the community is welcome to meet.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'publicus', which comes from 'populus', meaning 'the people'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Used with 'the' as a collective noun representing all people. Used in the fixed prepositional phrase 'in public'.
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, public spaces like squares and parks are the heart of social life where people from all backgrounds mingle.

Quiz rápido

He was embarrassed because his phone started ringing loudly in ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: public

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