públicos
“públicos” means “public” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
public
Also: state-owned
📝 In Action
Los parques públicos están abiertos hasta tarde.
A1The public parks are open until late.
Necesitamos más espacios públicos en la ciudad.
A2We need more public spaces in the city.
Los transportes públicos son muy eficientes aquí.
B1Public transportation (systems) are very efficient here.
audiences
Also: target groups
📝 In Action
La campaña está dirigida a diferentes públicos.
B1The campaign is aimed at different audiences.
Hay que entender los gustos de nuestros públicos.
B2We must understand the tastes of our audiences.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: públicos
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'Public Hospitals'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'publicus', which comes from 'populus' (the people). It basically means 'related to the whole community'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'públicos' vs 'pública'?
Use 'públicos' for groups of masculine things (like 'parques') and 'públicas' for groups of feminine things (like 'escuelas').
Does it always mean 'government-owned'?
Not always, but it often does in a city context. Generally, it just means 'available to everyone' or 'not private'.