In public Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpəbɫɪk
in PUB-lik
ˈɪn/ /pˈʌblɪk
in PUB-lik
Definición
When something is done in front of other people, not in private; in a place where others can see or hear.
Uso & Matices
Used for actions, behaviors, or speech others can observe. Often refers to places outside the home or among groups. Common collocations: 'speak in public', 'show affection in public'. Implies that privacy is lacking, so some things might be considered inappropriate or embarrassing to do 'in public'.
Spanish: en públicoPortuguese (BR): em públicoPortuguese (PT): em públicoChinese (Simplified): 公开地 - 当众Chinese (Traditional): 公開地 - 當眾Hindi: सार्वजनिक रूप सेArabic: على الملأ - أمام الناسBengali: সবার সামনে - জনসমক্ষেRussian: на публике - публичноJapanese: 人前で - 公の場でVietnamese: nơi công cộng - trước mặt mọi ngườiKorean: 공공장소에서 - 사람들 앞에서Turkish: herkesin içinde - kamuya açık yerdeUrdu: سب کے سامنے - عوام میںIndonesian: di tempat umum - di depan umum
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He never sings in public because he is shy.
basic
It’s not polite to shout in public.
basic
She is afraid to speak in public.
basic
Don’t do anything embarrassing in public!
natural
They love showing affection in public, holding hands everywhere.
natural
If you criticize your boss in public, it could get you into trouble.
natural