públicomente

Públicomente is a nonstandard or informal form reported in some Portuguese-writing contexts as an attempt to create an adverb meaning “in a public way.” It is not recognized by normative dictionaries and is generally discouraged in formal writing.

Etymology and formation: The form would result from combining the adjective público with the adverb suffix -mente without applying the usual feminine-based or standard adverb formation rules. The standard Portuguese adverb meaning “publicly” is normally formed as publicamente (or, in some orthographic traditions, púbicamente), depending on regional conventions. Therefore, público + -mente is considered a spelling error or a nonstandard variant rather than a correct derivation.

Usage and reception: In most varieties of Portuguese, speakers use the standard adverb (publicamente or an equivalent orthography) rather than públicomente. When encountered, the form is typically treated as an error by editors and language references. It may appear in informal writing, language-learning materials, or as a deliberate stylistic choice to imitate common mistakes, but it does not reflect the normative grammar.

Examples:

- Correct: Ele falou publicamente sobre o assunto.

- Nonstandard (erroneous): Ele falou públicomente sobre o assunto.

See also: publicamente, público, -mente, adverb formation, ortografia.

Note: As with many languages, precise orthographic conventions can vary by region and over time. The guidance above reflects standard practice in contemporary Portuguese usage.