public coverage

[ˈpʌblɪk ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: public coverages
cobertura pública
1. Media attention and reporting on events, issues, or people of public interest
The scandal received extensive public coverage from major news outlets.
O escândalo recebeu cobertura pública extensa dos principais meios de comunicação.
2. Insurance or healthcare services provided or accessible to the general population
The government expanded public coverage for dental care.
O governo expandiu a cobertura pública para atendimento odontológico.
3. Widespread visibility or discussion of a topic in public discourse
Climate change has gained more public coverage in recent years.
As mudanças climáticas ganharam mais cobertura pública nos últimos anos.
In Brazil, 'cobertura pública' is frequently discussed in relation to SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde - unified healthcare system) and government services. In media contexts, it refers to journalistic reporting on matters of public interest. The term reflects Brazilian emphasis on transparency and public discourse in democratic society.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
media coveragenews coveragepress coveragepublic attentionpublic exposure
Antonyms / Antônimos
private coveragesecrecyconcealmentblackout

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura pública
Standard term used in media and healthcare contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura pública
Common usage in news and government discussions
São Paulo
cobertura pública
Widely used in business and media sectors
Portugal
cobertura mediática pública / cobertura de saúde pública
May use 'mediática' for media context or specify healthcare type

Related Words

journalistmediabroadcasthealthcareinsurancepublicitytransparency

Related Idioms & Phrases

get public coverage
receive public coverage
extensive public coverage
widespread public coverage
under public coverage
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