curandero

• Sustantivo que designa a un hombre, típicamente en contextos mexicanos o latinoamericanos, que practica métodos tradicionales de curación, a menudo heredados de culturas indígenas como la maya, combinando conocimientos de herbolaria, ritos y espiritualidad.

A noun referring to a Mexican man who practices traditional healing techniques inherited from the Mayans.

1. Traditional healerC1formalamericanmedical

   A Mexican man who practices folk healing techniques, often using herbal remedies and spiritual rituals passed down from indigenous cultures like the Mayans.

   Curandero tradicional

   • The curandero treated the villagers with ancient herbal mixtures.
   • She visited a curandero to cure her chronic headaches.
   • The curandero performed a cleansing ritual to remove bad energy.

   Sinónimosmedicine manshaman