No. 272 in Catalan
local
The Catalan word "local" means "premises" or "place."
In a sentence
Aquest barri té un local on fan classes de ball.
This neighborhood has a venue where they offer dance classes.
In this sentence, 'local' refers to a specific location or premises used for a particular purpose, like a venue.
El partit local va guanyar el campionat.
The local team won the championship.
Here, 'local' describes something related to a specific area, in this case, a sports team representing a locality.
Hem de comprar productes fets per empreses locals.
We need to buy products made by local companies.
In this instance, 'local' is an adjective referring to companies based in or associated with a particular area.
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