What is the word for witchdoctor?
There is a word something like culendero but I am not sure of the spelling.
4 Answers
See curandero link. I don't think that witchdoctor is a very accurate translation for curandero because to me witchdoctor always holds a negative connotation that curandero does not.
Brujo might be more accurate given the negativity associated with it but really just means witch.
Hechicero is more like a sorcerer or someone who makes and uses potions and casts spells.
Curanderos are very often respected members of a community who heal with folk remedies and are very common in Central America.
Hi Juan, if you double click witchdoctor you will find one translation. Your word 'curandero' is another and there is even a third one which is hechicero. Welcome to SpanishDict.
Chamán, curandero, brujo.
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