This is the 9174th most frequent Spanish word.
zócalo
A "zócalo" is a public square or main plaza in a city or town in Mexico.
Here, 'zócalo' is utilized to describe a wall molding or skirting board with a decorative purpose.
Compré un zócalo decorativo para proteger la pared.
I bought a decorative molding to protect the wall.
Here, the word 'zócalo' is used to refer to the baseboard of a room, showing its architectural application.
El zócalo de la cocina está hecho de madera.
The kitchen baseboard is made of wood.
In this context, 'zócalo' refers to the central city square, which is a common meaning in Mexican Spanish.