local

• Relativo a un lugar o región determinados, especialmente al propio barrio o zona; que pertenece o afecta a una parte concreta y no al conjunto. También designa lo cercano o inmediato en el espacio.

Pertaining to a particular place or region, especially one's own area.

1. Pertaining to a specific areaA2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a particular place or region.

   local (relativo a un área específica)

   • The local newspaper covers community events.
   • She shops at the local market every weekend.
   • Local residents were affected by the power outage.

   Sinónimoscommunitydistrictneighborhoodparochialprovincialregionalsectionalterritorial

   Antónimosgeneralglobaluniversalwidespread

2. From the immediate vicinityA2informal

   Produced or originating in the same area.

   local (del lugar)

   • We prefer local produce because it's fresher.
   • The restaurant uses local ingredients in all dishes.
   • Support your local businesses this holiday season.

   Sinónimosnearbyneighboringsurrounding

   Antónimosdistantforeignremote

3. Limited to a specific partB2formalmedical

   Affecting only a particular part of the body or area.

   local (limitado a una parte)

   • The injury was treated with local anesthesia.
   • It's a local problem that doesn't affect the whole system.
   • The pain was local to her left knee.

   Sinónimosconfinedcontainedlimitedlocalizedrestricted

   Antónimosgeneralsystemicwidespread

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que vive en un lugar determinado o está asociada con él.

A noun referring to a person who lives in or is associated with a particular place or area.

1. Person from the areaB1informal

   A person who lives in or is from a particular place or area.

   Persona del lugar

   • The locals recommended the best restaurant in town.
   • Ask the locals for directions to the beach.
   • The locals were very friendly to the tourists.

   Sinónimosdenizeninhabitantnativeresidenttownsman

2. Local pub or barB2informalbritish

   A neighborhood pub or bar where regular customers gather.

   Bar de barrio

   • He goes to the local every Friday night.
   • The local was packed with regulars watching the match.
   • Meet me at the local after work.

   Sinónimosdivehangouthauntjointtavernwatering hole