local

close to or in a particular place; not far away

cercano, local

• local hospital

Collocations local area · local community

• There's a local bus service.

  Hay un servicio de autobús local.

of or connected with the area where you live; not national or international

local, regional

• local government

Collocations local news · local elections

• The local newspaper reported the story.

  El periódico local informó sobre la historia.

a shop or business that is owned and run by people who live in a town or area, not by a large company

tienda local, negocio independiente

• local store

Collocations local bakery · local supermarket

• We prefer to shop at local stores.

  Preferimos comprar en tiendas locales.

a person who works for a company or organization in the area where they live, not at its main office

empleado local, trabajador de la zona

• local employee

Collocations local staff · local workforce

• The company employs many local employees.

  La empresa emplea a muchos trabajadores locales.

an alcoholic drink that is made and sold in the area where it comes from, not imported or produced elsewhere

bebida local, cerveza artesanal

• local beer

Collocations local wine · local spirits

• They serve local beers and wines.

  Sirven cervezas y vinos locales.

a team that plays in a particular area or league, not one of the national teams

equipo local, club deportivo

• local team

Collocations local football team · local basketball team

• The local team won the match.

  El equipo local ganó el partido.

a law or rule that applies only in a particular area, not throughout a country or region

ley local, reglamento municipal

• local regulation

Collocations local bylaws · local ordinances

• There are strict local regulations about noise.

  Hay estrictas regulaciones locales sobre el ruido.

used to say that something is typical or characteristic of a particular place, area, or group of people

ser típico de, característico de

• local custom

Collocations local tradition · local culture

• The local customs are very interesting.

  Las costumbres locales son muy interesantes.