How to Say "public appearance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “public appearance” is “comparecencia” — B2 level.
Examples
La comparecencia del testigo ante el juez será mañana.
The witness's appearance before the judge will be tomorrow.
El ministro solicitó una comparecencia en el Congreso.
The minister requested a hearing in Congress.
Es obligatoria la comparecencia de todos los involucrados.
The appearance of all involved parties is mandatory.
A 'Noun' from a 'Verb'
This word comes from the verb 'comparecer' (to appear). It follows a common pattern where verbs ending in -ecer turn into nouns ending in -encia.
Always Feminine
Even though it deals with serious legal matters, it is always 'la comparecencia'. Just remember that words ending in -encia are almost always feminine.
Appearance vs. Appearance
Mistake: “Using 'apariencia' for a court date.”
Correction: Use 'comparecencia'. 'Apariencia' is how someone looks (their physical looks), while 'comparecencia' is the act of showing up officially.
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