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Definition of toluca
toluca
/təˈluːkə/
To · lu · ca
Adjective:Tolucan
toluca Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A major city in central Mexico and the capital of the State of Mexico, situated in a high-altitude valley and known for its historic colonial architecture, industrial significance, and production of traditional chorizo.
Example
"We spent the afternoon exploring the vibrant markets and botanical gardens of Toluca before heading further south."
• Rhymes for toluca
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Nahuatl name 'Tollocan', which is generally translated to mean 'place of the god Tolo' or 'where there is a bowed head'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toluca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toluca