local

• Relativo a um lugar, região ou área específica, especialmente àquele onde se está ou à própria vizinhança. Pode indicar algo restrito a uma área, ou próximo, da vizinhança.

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

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

   Sinônimoscommunitydistrictneighborhoodparochialprovincialregionalsectionalterritorial

   Antônimosgeneralglobaluniversalwidespread

2. From the immediate vicinityA2informal

   Produced or originating in the same area.

   Local

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

   Sinônimosnearbyneighboringsurrounding

   Antônimosdistantforeignremote

3. Limited to a specific partB2formalmedical

   Affecting only a particular part of the body or area.

   Local

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconfinedcontainedlimitedlocalizedrestricted

   Antônimosgeneralsystemicwidespread

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que vive em determinado lugar ou é originária dele; também pode se referir a algo pertencente ou relativo a esse lugar.

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.

   Morador local

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

   Sinônimosdenizeninhabitantnativeresidenttownsman

2. Local pub or barB2informalbritish

   A neighborhood pub or bar where regular customers gather.

   Bar do bairro

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

   Sinônimosdivehangouthauntjointtavernwatering hole