/loˈkal/
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Translation
local, premises
Word origin
From Latin localis ('of a place'), from locus ('place'). Came into Spanish partly through learned and Old French channels.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- localis
- English cognates
- local, locale, location
Grammar
Femininelocal
Masc plurallocales
Fem plurallocales
Examples
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The local newspaper tells the village news.
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We're going to try a local restaurant tonight.
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The local team won the match on Sunday.
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I bought the cheese at a local shop.
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I spoke to the local police officer about the problem.
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