zócalo

American  

[saw-kah-law, soh-kuh-loh] / ˈsɔ kɑˌlɔ, ˈsoʊ kəˌloʊ /

noun

Mexican Spanish.

plural

zócalos

1. a public square or plaza, especially in the center of a city or town.

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Example Sentences

On Saturday morning, about 35 hikers and at least three dogs joined Times and Zócalo Public Square staffers for a history lesson and trek through Placerita Canyon State Park near Santa Clarita.

From Los Angeles Times

The hike was part of California 175 — What Connects California?, a suite of free Zócalo events and essays, bringing together leaders and thinkers from all walks of life to envision California’s next 175 years.

From Los Angeles Times

I’d love for you to join me and Times wellness writer Deborah Vankin, alongside our friends at Zócalo Public Square, at 9 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

The fan festival will be set up in the Zócalo, the main public square in the historic center of Mexico City, and will feature the largest video screen among all the World Cup venues.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2019, the group became the first norteño band to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and have played massive gigs at Dodger Stadium, New York’s Central Park and Mexico City’s Zócalo Plaza.

From Los Angeles Times