Publica (en. Publish)

/ˈpuβlika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to something that is accessible to all or belongs to the community.

The library is a public space where everyone can come to read.

La biblioteca es un espacio pública donde todos pueden venir a leer.

Applies to what is done in the name of the general interest.

Decisions made by the public administration must take into account the citizens.

Las decisiones de la administración pública deben tener en cuenta a los ciudadanos.

The word 'publica' comes from the Latin 'publicus', which means 'belonging to the people'.

public service

Service offered to the community, such as transportation or education.

servicio público

public education

Educational system that is accessible to all citizens.

educación pública

public good

Good that is accessible to everyone and benefits the community.

bien público

publicity

Action of making something known to the public.

public

Group of people attending an event or activity.

público

Term used in the context of social networks to refer to widely shared information.

That news has already become public, everyone on Twitter is talking about it.

Esa noticia ya se volvió pública, todos en Twitter están hablando de ello.

Expression used to refer to something that everyone knows or is evident.

That situation is public, it cannot be hidden.

Esa situación es pública, no se puede ocultar.