públicamente
“públicamente” means “publicly” in Spanish (done in an open manner for everyone to see).
publicly
Also: openly
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Ella habló públicamente sobre su vida.
A2She spoke publicly about her life.
El director se disculpó públicamente por el error.
B1The director apologized publicly for the mistake.
Muchos científicos han manifestado públicamente su preocupación por el clima.
C1Many scientists have publicly expressed their concern about the climate.
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Quick Quiz: públicamente
Question 1 of 3
How do you correctly spell the word meaning 'publicly'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'publicus' (meaning 'of the people') combined with the suffix '-mente' (meaning 'in the manner of').
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it have two strong sounds when I say it?
Spanish words ending in '-mente' are special! They keep the stress from the original adjective (pú-blica) and add a second stress to the ending (-men-te).
Can I use 'públicamente' for 'often'?
No. 'Públicamente' only refers to the 'where' or 'how' (openly), not the frequency (how often).
Is it always formal?
It is neutral but leans toward formal contexts like news, politics, or business. In a casual chat about a party, you'd likely say 'delante de todos' (in front of everyone).