local

masc.

adjective, noun

1. local
relating to a particular place
Common combinations
- gobierno local — local government
- mercado local — local market
- producto local — local product
- El gobierno local ayuda a los vecinos.The local government helps the residents.
- Compramos productos locales.We buy local products.
- La prensa local publicó la noticia.The local press published the news.
2. local, limited to one area
limited to a particular place or area
Common combinations
- problema local — local problem
- anestesia local — local anesthetic
- dolor local — local pain
- El problema es local, no nacional.The problem is local, not national.
- Le pusieron anestesia local.They gave him a local anesthetic.
- El dolor está en una zona local.The pain is in one local area.
3. premises, business premises, shop unit
a place used for a business or activity
Common combinations
- alquilar un local — rent premises
- local comercial — commercial premises
- local pequeño — small premises
- Alquilamos un local en el centro.We rented premises in the center.
- La tienda busca un local más grande.The shop is looking for a larger unit.
- El restaurante tiene un local pequeño.The restaurant has a small premises.
4. local person
a person who lives in the place being discussed
Common combinations
- un local — a local
- los locales — the locals
- gente local — local people
- Un local nos indicó el camino.A local showed us the way.
- Los locales conocen bien la zona.The locals know the area well.
- Preguntamos a una local dónde comer.We asked a local where to eat.

Same root

localidad localizar localización localmente

Phrases with this word

a nivel local