Locales (en. Locals)

/loˈkales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Physical spaces where activities take place.

Event venues are usually booked well in advance.

Los locales para eventos suelen ser reservados con mucha antelación.

Commercial or service establishments.

There are many food establishments in the city center.

Hay muchos locales de comida en el centro de la ciudad.

Rooms or spaces within a building.

The spaces in the building are designed to be very functional.

Los locales del edificio están diseñados para ser muy funcionales.

From the Latin 'localis', meaning 'belonging to a place'.

commercial spaces

Establishments that offer products or services to the public.

locales comerciales

entertainment venues

Spaces intended for fun, such as cinemas or theaters.

locales de entretenimiento

sports venues

Facilities where sports are practiced, like gyms or courts.

locales deportivos

locality

A group of inhabitants living in the same geographical area.

localidad

localism

Preference or inclination towards local interests or customs.

localismo

Places where parties or gatherings are held.

Trendy venues are always full on weekends.

Los locales de moda están siempre llenos los fines de semana.

Businesses or stores that are trending.

That new ice cream shop is one of the most popular places in the neighborhood.

Esa nueva heladería es uno de los locales más populares del barrio.