Públicas (en. Public)

/ˈpuβlikas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of something: that is accessible or used by everyone.
Public facilities are used by citizens of all ages.
Las instalaciones públicas son utilizadas por ciudadanos de todas las edades.
Referring to organizations or entities that are not private.
Public schools offer free education to children.
Las escuelas públicas ofrecen educación gratuita a los niños.
That is known or shared among a large number of people.
His public life is closely followed by the media.
Su vida pública es seguida de cerca por los medios de comunicación.

Etymology

From Latin 'publicus', which means 'belonging to the people'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public education
System of education offered by the state.
educación pública
public services
Services provided by the government to the community.
servicios públicos
public life
The life of a person who is known to the general public.
vida pública

Related Words

public
A group of people sharing a common interest.
público
private
That is not accessible to the public or is restricted.
privadas

Slang Meanings

public trash
In some countries, outdoor spaces are considered public trash.
En algunos países, los espacios al aire libre son considerados basura pública.
public struggle
Debates on civil rights often turn into public struggles.
Los debates sobre derechos civiles suelen convertirse en luchas públicas.