Públicamente (en. Publicly)
/puˈblikamente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an open and noticeable way, so that anyone can see or hear it.
The artist presented his new work publicly during the inauguration.
El artista presentó su nueva obra públicamente durante la inauguración.
Pertaining to actions performed in the presence of other people.
They discussed the topic publicly at a conference.
Discutieron el tema públicamente en una conferencia.
When something is done without hiding information from the public.
The government decided to respond publicly to the accusations.
El gobierno decidió responder públicamente a las acusaciones.
Etymology
It comes from the adjective 'public', which refers to what is accessible to everyone, combined with the suffix '-ly', which indicates manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak publicly
To express oneself in front of an audience, generally on a topic of interest.
hablar públicamente
to act publicly
To carry out actions that are observed by others.
actuar públicamente
to present publicly
To make something known to an audience.
presentar públicamente
Related Words
public
A group of people who are the audience or recipients of something.
público
publicity
The act of making something known to the public.
publicidad
communication
The process of exchanging information publicly.
comunicación
Slang Meanings
To do something in plain sight of everyone.
The politician publicly moved in with his new partner.
El político se fue 'públicamente' a vivir con su nueva pareja.
Something that goes viral on social media.
The news became 'public' and was quickly shared.
La noticia se hizo 'pública' y se compartió rápidamente.