medicine man

• Curandeiro tradicional ou xamã em algumas culturas indígenas, considerado dotado de poderes espirituais para curar doenças, comunicar-se com os espíritos e realizar rituais.

A traditional healer or shaman in certain indigenous cultures, believed to have spiritual powers to cure illness, communicate with spirits, and perform rituals.

1. Traditional healerB2formal

   A person in indigenous or tribal societies who is believed to have the power to heal the sick, communicate with spirits, and perform rituals.

   Curandeiro

   • The medicine man performed a healing ceremony for the sick child.
   • In many cultures, the medicine man is a respected spiritual leader.
   • The tribe consulted the medicine man before making important decisions.