públicos
/POO-blee-kohs/
public
A public park is a space that is open to everyone.
públicos(adjective)
public
?belonging to or open to everyone
state-owned
?provided by the government
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Since this ends in -os, use it to describe groups of things that are 'masculine' (like 'parques' or 'servicios').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Remember the Accent
Mistake: "publicos"
Correction: públicos (The emphasis is on the first 'u', so it needs that little mark above it!)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
In Spanish, you usually put 'públicos' after the thing you are describing, like 'hospitales públicos'.
Audiences are groups of people who gather to watch or listen to a performance.
públicos(noun)
audiences
?groups of spectators or listeners
target groups
?specific sectors of the population
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Groups
Use the plural 'públicos' when you are talking about multiple distinct groups of people rather than just one general crowd.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: públicos
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'Public Hospitals'?
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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'.