No. 12,356 in Spanish
local
"Local" in Spanish means "place" or "premises," and as an adjective, it means "local" (relating to a specific area).
In a sentence
El local está cerrado.
The shop is closed.
Here, 'local' is used as a noun meaning 'shop' or 'business locale'.
Prefiero comprar productos locales.
I prefer to buy local products.
In this case, 'local' is an adjective describing products originating from the local area.
Es un problema al nivel local, no nacional.
It is a problem at the local level, not the national.
Here, 'local' is an adjective referring to something concerning the immediate area or community, as opposed to a larger scope.
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