shaman meaning in Spanish

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shaman : chamán

Pronunciation : shaman

Pronunciation in Spanish : shaman

Part of speech : Noun

Definition in English : a person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America. Typically such people enter a trance state during a ritual, and practise divination and healing.

Definition in Spanish : una persona que se considera que tiene acceso e influencia en el mundo de los espíritus buenos y malos, especialmente entre algunos pueblos del norte de Asia y América del Norte. Por lo general, estas personas entran en estado de trance durante un ritual y practican la adivinación y la curación.

Examples in English :

Mayan doctors were called shamans, and they used plants to make medicines.

Examples in Spanish :

Los médicos mayas se llamaban chamanes y usaban plantas para hacer medicinas.

Synonyms of shaman

Synonyms in English

medicine man healer witch doctor charmer conjurer

Synonyms in Spanish

curandero curador médico brujo hombre encantador prestidigitador

Antonyms of shaman

Antonyms in English

Antonyms in Spanish