públicamente

publicly

adverb poo-blee-kah-MEN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Públicamente is the standard adverb meaning 'in public' or 'openly before others.' It contrasts with privadamente (privately). It is typically placed after the verb or at the end of a clause in Spanish: lo anunció públicamente. The underlying adjective público has a written accent on the first syllable, preserved in the adverb.

Examples

"El alcalde habló públicamente sobre el tema."

Natural Translation

The mayor spoke publicly on the subject.

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