el curanderismo
See the entry for curanderismo.

curanderismo

el curanderismo(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. folk medicine
El curanderismo usa principalmente hierbas para sus remedios.Folk medicine mainly uses herbs for its remedies.
2.
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
(charlatanism)
a. quack medicine
¡Ve a ver a un doctor real! El curanderismo te va a matar.Go see a real doctor! Quack medicine is going to kill you.
b. quackery
El curanderismo no puede curar una enfermedad como la tuya.Quackery won't cure an disease like yours.
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