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"Regional" is an adjective which is often translated as "regional", and "local" is an adjective which is often translated as "local". Learn more about the difference between "regional" and "local" below.
regional
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
local, el local(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. local
La gastronomía local de esta región se basa sobre todo en verduras y pescado.The local cuisine from this region uses mostly vegetables and fish.
2. (municipal)
a. local
Las calles están cerradas a causa de las elecciones locales.The streets are closed due to local elections.
3. (medicine)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. store
Compré la licuadora por internet y mañana pasaré por el local a retirarla.I bought the blender online and will pick it up from the store tomorrow.
c. premises
Señor, si no deja de gritar, tendré que acompañarlo fuera del local.Sir, if you don't stop yelling, I'll have to escort you from the premises.
