la santera
See the entry for santero.
el santero, la santera, santero(
sahn
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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).
masculine or feminine noun
1. (Santeria priest)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
a. santero
La señora se sentía perdida, así que le pidió consejo al santero.The woman felt lost, so she sought advice from the santero.
2. (Santeria believer)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
a. practitioner of Santeria
Los santeros se reunieron solemnemente para la ceremonia de iniciación.The practitioners of Santeria gathered solemnly for the initiation ceremony.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. excessively devoted to saints
La viejita que vive junto a mi casa es muy creyente y santera.The old lady who lives next door is very pious and excessively devoted to saints.
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