public in Portuguese
public in Portuguese is público, estatal — public means open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
public in Portuguese
público
público
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization. [from 15th c.]
estatal
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization. [from 15th c.]
público
(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
What does "public" mean?
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adj Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
"The scandal became public knowledge within days."
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adj Provided by the government for use by the whole community, funded by taxes.
"She sends her kids to the local public school."
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adj Relating to a company whose shares are traded on the stock market.
"The startup went public with a hugely successful IPO."
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noun Ordinary people in general; the community as a whole.
"The museum is open to the public every day except Monday."
public in a sentence
- The scandal became public knowledge within days.
- They made their engagement public on social media.
- She sends her kids to the local public school.
- The city invested heavily in public transportation.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "public" in Portuguese?
"public" in Portuguese is público, estatal. public means: Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
How do you use "public" in a sentence?
Example: "The scandal became public knowledge within days." In Portuguese, "public" is público, estatal.
Are there other ways to say "public" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "public": público, estatal.
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