soh-KAH-lo

Definitions

1. noun

The central square or main public space in a Mexican or other Latin American city, especially one that surrounds a church or government building.

“The vibrant zocalo in Mexico City was filled with street performers and food vendors.”

2. noun

A plaza or square in a Mexican city, often the central gathering place.

“The historic zocalo in Oaxaca was surrounded by colonial-era buildings and ornate architecture.”

3. proper noun

The name of the central square in some Mexican cities.

“The zocalo in Guadalajara was the site of many protests and rallies in the past year.”