curandero

[US]/kʊˈræn.dɛə.rəʊ/
[UK]/kəˈræn.dɛr.oʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a folk healer or shaman, especially in Latin American traditional medicine; a folk doctor; a traditional community healer; a healer; a person who treats illness
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Phrases & Collocations

visiting a curandero

the local curandero

famous curanderos

consulting the curandero

traditional curandero

the village curandero

healing curanderos

respected curandero

Example Sentences

the curandero used herbal remedies to treat the patient's illness.

many people in the village still consult a curandero for traditional healing.

the curandero performed a cleansing ceremony to remove negative energy.

my grandmother visited the local curandero when she felt unwell.

the curandero combined spiritual practices with medicinal herbs.

in some cultures, a curandero is considered a sacred healer.

the curandero taught me about the healing properties of native plants.

families often seek the help of a curandero during difficult times.

the curandero's methods have been passed down through generations.

some western doctors now recognize the value of curandero practices.

the curandero prepared a special tea for the ritual.

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