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local

local

adjective loh-KAHL Common
Travel & Places Geography

Usage Note

Local as an adjective means 'local' in the same sense as English (el mercado local). As a masculine noun, el local means a commercial premises or venue (el local está cerrado = the premises are closed). This noun sense is very common in Spain and Latin America and can trip up learners.

Examples

"Prefiero comprar en el mercado local."

Natural Translation

I prefer to shop at the local market.

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