public appearance

[ˈpʌblɪk əˈpɪrəns]
nounpl: public appearances
aparição pública
1. An event or occasion where a person, typically a public figure, is seen in front of an audience or the general public
The celebrity made a public appearance at the film festival.
A celebridade fez uma aparição pública no festival de cinema.
2. The act of showing oneself in public or presenting oneself to others
His first public appearance as CEO was at the annual shareholders meeting.
Sua primeira aparição pública como CEO foi na reunião anual de acionistas.
3. A scheduled event where a notable person meets with the public or media
The politician cancelled her public appearance due to illness.
A política cancelou sua aparição pública devido à doença.
In Brazilian culture, 'aparição pública' is commonly used in entertainment, politics, and business contexts. Public appearances by celebrities, politicians, and business leaders are significant media events. In the USA, public appearances are often carefully managed by publicists and PR teams, especially for celebrities and politicians. The term reflects the importance of public image and media presence in contemporary society.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
public eventpublic engagementpublic presentationappearanceshowing
Antonyms / Antônimos
private appearanceseclusionwithdrawalabsence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aparição pública
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aparição pública
Standard usage, sometimes used in media and entertainment contexts
São Paulo
aparição pública
Common in business and political contexts
Portugal
aparição pública
Same usage as Brazil; alternative 'comparência pública' also used

Related Words

public figurecelebritypresentationeventaudiencemedia

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a public appearance
public appearance and private life
cancel a public appearance
schedule a public appearance
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