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How to Say "audience" in Spanish

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público

nounB1general
Use this word when referring to the people gathered to watch a performance, concert, sports event, or any live show.

Examples

El público aplaudió durante cinco minutos.

The audience applauded for five minutes.

audiencia

ow-dee-EN-see-ah/awˈðjen.sja/

nounA2, B2general, formal
Use this word to describe the total number of viewers or listeners of a broadcast, show, or online content, or for a formal meeting with an important person.
A large, diverse group of people sitting in rows, focused forward, representing an audience watching a stage or screen.

Examples

La audiencia de la final de fútbol fue masiva.

The audience (viewership) for the football final was massive.

Necesitamos saber qué quiere nuestra audiencia en redes sociales.

We need to know what our audience wants on social media.

El Papa concedió una audiencia al nuevo arzobispo.

The Pope granted a formal meeting (an audience) to the new archbishop.

Solicitaron una audiencia con el director general para discutir la propuesta.

They requested a formal meeting with the CEO to discuss the proposal.

Always Feminine

Even though 'la audiencia' refers to a group of people, it is grammatically a feminine noun and always uses 'la'.

Using 'público' for media stats

Mistake: “El programa tuvo un alto público.”

Correction: El programa tuvo una alta audiencia. ('Audiencia' is better for measured media consumption.)

Público vs. Audiencia

Learners often confuse 'público' and 'audiencia'. Remember that 'público' is for people physically present at an event, while 'audiencia' usually refers to media consumption (viewers/listeners) or a formal meeting.

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