A2 adjective Neutral #430 más común

local

/ˈloʊ.kəl/

Relating to a particular area, city, or neighborhood near you. It describes things, people, or services that belong to the specific place where you are currently located.

Ejemplos

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I usually buy my fresh vegetables at the local market.

I usually buy my fresh vegetables at the market in my neighborhood.

2

The local authorities have implemented new parking regulations.

The government officials of this area have started new rules for parking.

3

Let's head down to the local for a quick coffee.

Let's go to the nearby cafe for a quick coffee.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
local
Verb
localize
Adverbio
locally
Adjetivo
local
Relacionado
locality
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Location'. A 'local' shop is one in your current 'location'.

Quiz rápido

If you want to know the best restaurants, you should ask a ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: local

Ejemplos

1

I usually buy my fresh vegetables at the local market.

everyday

I usually buy my fresh vegetables at the market in my neighborhood.

2

The local authorities have implemented new parking regulations.

formal

The government officials of this area have started new rules for parking.

3

Let's head down to the local for a quick coffee.

informal

Let's go to the nearby cafe for a quick coffee.

4

Local ecosystems are often the first to show signs of climate change.

academic

Biological environments in specific areas often show signs of climate change first.

5

Our strategy is to partner with local businesses to reduce shipping costs.

business

Our plan is to work with businesses in the area to lower delivery prices.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
local
Verb
localize
Adverbio
locally
Adjetivo
local
Relacionado
locality

Colocaciones comunes

local community the people living in a specific area
local government the administration of a town or county
local news information about events happening nearby
local food products grown or made in the immediate area
local area the region surrounding a specific place

Frases Comunes

local color

the interesting details that make a place unique

local time

the time in the specific zone you are in

act local

taking action that benefits your immediate surroundings

Se confunde a menudo con

local vs native

Local refers to where something is situated now, while native refers to where something or someone originated by birth.

local vs national

National refers to an entire country, whereas local refers only to a small, specific part of it.

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Notas de uso

Local is most commonly used as an adjective before a noun. However, in informal British English, 'the local' often refers specifically to the nearest pub.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'local' only as an adjective and forget it can be a noun (plural: locals) to describe people who live in the area.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Location'. A 'local' shop is one in your current 'location'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'localis', which comes from 'locus', meaning 'place'.

Patrones gramaticales

Attributive adjective (usually placed before a noun) Countable noun in its plural form (the locals)
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, supporting 'local' businesses is seen as an ethical choice to sustain the neighborhood economy.

Quiz rápido

If you want to know the best restaurants, you should ask a ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: local

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