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"Público" is an adjective which is often translated as "public", and "publicar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to publish". Learn more about the difference between "público" and "publicar" below.
público, el público(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. public
No deberían bloquear la entrada a esta playa; es un sitio público.The entrance to this beach shouldn't be blocked off; it's a public place.
a. public
Muchos países se encuentran agobiados por la deuda pública.Many countries are crushed by public debt.
a. public
Parece que su relación ya es pública y oficial.It seems their relationship is now public and official.
4. (education)
a. public (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Soy gran partidaria de la enseñanza pública.I'm a great supporter of public education.
b. state (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mis hijos van a un colegio público.My children go to a state school.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. public
¿Sabes si la biblioteca ya está abierta al público?Do you know if the library is open to the public yet?
6. (onlookers)
a. audience
Es una película muy innovadora, pero el público no sabe apreciarla.It's a very innovative film, but the audience just doesn't appreciate it.
b. crowd
Hoy el equipo está jugando ante un público muy hostil.Today the team is playing to a very hostile crowd.
c. spectators
Gran cantidad de público asistió al desfile.A large number of spectators attended the parade.
7. (followers)
a. fans
A nuestro público no le gustará este cambio de tono.Our fans won't like this change in tone.
b. readership (print or digital media)
El autor decía que tenía un público muy inteligente.The author said he had a very intelligent readership.
d. viewers (television)
Un miembro de nuestro público ya sabe la respuesta a la pregunta de esta semana.One of our viewers already knows the answer to this week's question.
publicar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to publish
Publicó su primera novela de niños este año.She published her first children's novel this year.
b. to issue
Se ha publicado un informe que indica que el desempleo ha subido un tres por ciento.A report has been issued indicating that unemployment is up by three percent.
a. to publicize
Publicaron la recaudación de fondos para las colonias.They publicized the fundraiser for the school trip.
b. to make public
Publicaron la fusión el lunes por la mañana.They made the merger public on Monday morning.
c. to divulge
No publicamos información alguna de nuestros clientes.We do not divulge any information on our customers.
d. to disclose
No lo dejan volver al país porque publicó documentos secretos del gobierno.They won't let her return to the country because she disclosed secret government documents.
a. to post
El cantante publicó que comenzó a grabar un nuevo disco.The singer posted he began recording a new album.
