El público
Example: El público aplaudió con entusiasmo al final del concierto.
Definition
"El público" refers to the group of people gathered to watch, listen, or experience a performance, event, or presentation. It often implies an audience that reacts collectively, such as applauding or expressing emotions during a concert or show.
Etymology
The term "el público" originates from the Latin word 'publicus,' meaning 'of the people' or 'common.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote the audience or spectators at events. Did you know that 'publicus' is also the root for the English word 'public'?
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"El público" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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