This is the 11935th most frequent Portuguese word.
público
"Public" or "audience" depending on context.
In this sentence, 'público' is used as a noun to refer to the collective group of people in society.
O evento foi aberto ao público.
The event was open to the public.
Here, 'público' is again a noun, and it represents the audience or group of listeners present.
O orador conquistou a atenção do público com sua palestra emocionante.
The speaker captured the public's attention with his inspiring lecture.
In this example, 'pública' is an adjective describing the square (praça), emphasizing that it is available or intended for the general population.