noun
- A healer or folk doctor, especially in Spanish-speaking communities, who practices traditional or alternative medicine.
Usage: Spanish loanword; often used in anthropological or cultural contexts; may refer to practitioners of herbal medicine, spiritual healing, or other non-conventional treatments
Examples
- The village curandero used herbs and prayer to treat the patient's illness.
- In rural areas, people often consult a curandero before visiting a modern doctor.
- The curandero's knowledge of medicinal plants was passed down through generations.
- She sought help from a curandero who specialized in treating spiritual ailments.
- The documentary explored the role of curanderos in traditional Latin American medicine.