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local fruit

[ˈloʊkəl fruːt]
nounpl: local fruits
fruta local
1. A fruit that is grown, produced, or native to a specific region or area
The farmers market sells local fruits from nearby orchards.
A feira de agricultores vende frutas locais de pomares próximos.
2. Fruit that is characteristic of or traditionally grown in a particular place
Mangoes are a popular local fruit in tropical regions.
As mangas são uma fruta local popular em regiões tropicais.
Synonyms
regional fruitnative fruithomegrown fruit
Antonyms
imported fruitexotic fruitforeign fruit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fruta local
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fruta da região
Common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
fruta local
Standard usage in agribusiness context
Portugal
fruta regional
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

eat local, buy local
support local growers
farm-to-table fruit
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