Usages of o público
Antigamente, eu sentia receio de falar em público, mas agora decidi praticar mais.
In the past, I used to feel afraid of speaking in public, but now I decided to practice more.
Eu também fico envergonhado quando falo demasiado depressa em público.
I also get embarrassed when I speak too fast in public.
Eu tenho medo de falar em público.
I am afraid of speaking in public.
No observatório da cidade, há um telescópio grande que pode ser usado pelo público.
At the city observatory, there is a large telescope that can be used by the public.
O professor não quer criticar o Pedro em público.
The teacher does not want to criticize Pedro in public.
Ela não gosta de discutir temas políticos em público.
She doesn't like to discuss political topics in public.
Eu não gosto de falar de política em público.
I don't like to talk about politics in public.
Pouco a pouco, eu vou ganhar confiança para falar em público.
Little by little, I will gain confidence to speak in public.
Test yourself: What does o público mean?
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