Tezcuco (en. Tezcuco)
/tesˈku.ko/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Lake located in the Valley of Mexico, near the city of Texcoco.
The lake of Tezcuco was fundamental in the agriculture of the Mexica peoples.
El lago de Tezcuco fue fundamental en la agricultura de los pueblos mexicas.
City that was the capital of the Kingdom of Texcoco.
The ancient city of Tezcuco was a cultural and political center in pre-Hispanic Mexico.
La antigua ciudad de Tezcuco era un centro cultural y político en el México prehispánico.
Etymology
The term 'Tezcuco' comes from the Nahuatl 'Texcoco', which relates to the richness of its land and its history.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Lake of Tezcuco
Refers to the body of water located in the Valley of Mexico.
Lago de Tezcuco
Tezcocan Culture
Alludes to the culture and traditions of the ancient city of Texcoco.
Cultura tezcocana
Related Words
Tlatoani
The supreme ruler of the Mexicas and Texcoco.
Tlatoani
Mexicas
The inhabitants of the ancient city of Mexico-Tenochtitlan and its surroundings.
Mexicas
Slang Meanings
Refers to a situation or place full of history.
That place is as full of history as the Tezcuco of old.
Ese lugar está tan lleno de historia, como el Tezcuco de antaño.