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locale

[/loʊˈkæl/]
nounpl: locales
local
1. A place or locality, especially with reference to events or circumstances connected with it
The movie was filmed in an exotic locale.
O filme foi gravado em um local exótico.
2. In computing, a set of parameters defining the user's language, region, and any special variant preferences
The application supports multiple locales for internationalization.
A aplicação suporta múltiplos locales para internacionalização.
3. A scene or setting, particularly of a story or historical event
The murder mystery's locale was a Victorian mansion.
O cenário do mistério de assassinato era uma mansão vitoriana.
Synonyms
locationplacesettingsitevenuespot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
local
Most common translation for place or location
Brazil
cenário
Used when referring to a setting or scene
Portugal
local
Standard translation, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Technical/Computing
locale
Often kept in English in technical contexts across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

change of locale - mudança de local/cenário
exotic locale - local exótico
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