vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Curandero" is a noun which is often translated as "healer", and "curador" is a noun which is often translated as "curator". Learn more about the difference between "curandero" and "curador" below.
el curandero, la curandera(
koo
-
rahn
-
deh
-
roh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (shaman)
a. healer
La curandera hizo una infusión con varios tipos de hierbas para quitarme el dolor.The healer prepared an infusion with several types of herbs to relieve my pain.
b. witch doctor
El curandero de la tribu africana quitó el mal de ojo a la mujer.The witch doctor of the African tribe removed the evil eye from the woman.
c. medicine man (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
El curandero nos habló de los poderes diagnósticos del peyote.The medicine man spoke to us about the diagnostic powers of peyote.
d. medicine woman (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Los residentes de Uruapan tienen mucho respeto para la curandera.The residents of Uruapan have great respect for the medicine woman.
2. (charlatan)
a. quack (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
El curandero de mi calle afirma que puede curar cualquier enfermedad.The quack on my street states he can cure any illness.
b. quack doctor (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Mariano iba a una curandera que le cobraba muchísimo dinero por nada.Mariano used to go to a quack doctor who charged him a ton of money for nothing.
el curador, la curadora, curador(
koo
-
rah
-
dohr
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. curator
La curadora consiguió traer unas obras de París, que serán expuestas próximamente en el museo.The curator managed to bring some works of art from Paris, which will be soon displayed at the museum.
2. (custodian)
a. guardian
El juez nombró a Eduardo curador de los niños, como sugirieron los padres en el testamento.The judge named Eduardo the children's guardian, as suggested by the parents in their will.
a. executor
El curador se encargará de administrar la herencia.The executor will be in charge of administering the estate.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (curative)
a. healing
Si te sientes débil, toma este jugo de cítricos que tiene un efecto curador.If you're feeling weak, drink this citrus juice which has a healing effect.
