Usages of local
Quem irá ao telejornal para falar sobre a economia local?
Who will go on the TV news to talk about the local economy?
A festa local é divertida.
The local party is fun.
O governo quer fomentar o turismo local, investindo em publicidade.
The government wants to foster local tourism by investing in advertising.
A minha prima é pianista e dá concertos numa sala de espetáculos local.
My cousin is a pianist and performs concerts in a local venue.
Eles vão expor as suas fotografias na galeria de arte local.
They are going to exhibit their photographs at the local art gallery.
O Pedro deixou o cesto junto à porta, para levar as frutas ao mercado local.
Pedro left the basket by the door, to take the fruits to the local market.
A imprensa local colocou a ideia dele na manchete de hoje.
The local press put his idea in today’s headline.
É importante conhecer gastronomia local.
It is important to know local gastronomy.
Quando visitares o distrito vizinho, experimenta o queijo local.
When you visit the neighbouring district, try the local cheese.
O desfile foi organizado pela escola de costura local.
The fashion show was organised by the local sewing school.
A escultura de pedra no parque foi feita por um artista local.
The stone sculpture in the park was made by a local artist.
Este ano há uma eleição importante para o governo local.
This year there is an important election for the local government.
Test yourself: What does local mean?
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