llano
noun. Spanish (in the southwestern U.S. and Spanish America) an extensive grassy plain with few trees.
curandera
noun. a woman folk healer (Spanish)
vaquero
noun. Southwestern U.S. a cowboy or herdsman (llanero is a synonym)
ranchero
noun; (in Spanish America and the southwestern U.S.) a rancher.
tejano
noun. (Spanish for "Texan") a term used to identify a Texan of Criollo Spanish or Mexican heritage.
compadre
noun. Chiefly Southwestern U.S.; a friend, companion, or close associate.
tenacious
adjective. Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of ): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
lazo
noun. A rope with a loop used for catching livestock. Derived from the Spanish word, "lazo," meaning, "snare."
crudo
adj. Spanish for severe, harsh. Slang – hung over after drinking
bruja
noun. Spanish for witch
cuento
noun. Spanish for story
conquistadores
noun. Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
atole
noun. A porridge or gruel of maize meal and water, milk, or the like. [Sp. Amer.]
Sacrament
noun.( often initial capital letter ) . Also called Holy Sacrament, the Eucharist or Lord's Supper; the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread.
interminable
adj. endless
aviso
noun. A boat used especially for carrying dispatches; dispatch boat; a message
sala
noun. A large hall, living room, or reception room.
novena
noun. Roman Catholic Church . A devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services.
bosque
noun. Forest, woods, woodlands
bullrush
noun. A tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature (cat’s tail).