BMU Vocab #1

Vocab of the chapter 1-2 of Bless Me Ultima

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).