zocalo

Questions

What does zocalo mean?

A town square or marketplace, especially in Mexico.

Where does zocalo come from?

From Mexican Spanish zócalo. Doublet of socle and zoccolo.

How to pronounce zocalo

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “zocalo”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “zocalo”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “zocalo” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.