El público
Example: El público aplaudió después del discurso del periodista.
Definition
"El público" refers to the group of people who gather to watch, listen, or attend an event, such as a speech, performance, or broadcast. It represents the audience that receives and reacts to the content presented by a speaker or performer.
Etymology
The term "el público" comes from the Latin word 'publicus,' meaning 'of the people' or 'pertaining to the community.' It evolved in Spanish to refer to the general populace or audience, emphasizing those who collectively observe or participate in public events. Did you know? The word "public" originally implied something open and accessible to all members of society.
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"El público" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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