Albularyo (en. Healer)

/al-bu-la-ryo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person skilled in traditional healing or remedies.
They went to the healer to find a cure for their ailment.
Nagpunta sila sa albularyo upang makahanap ng lunas sa kanilang karamdaman.
A person who uses herbal medicine and other natural ingredients for healing.
The healer gave him herbal remedies for his cough.
Ang albularyo ay nagbigay sa kanya ng mga halamang gamot para sa kanyang ubo.
A healer believed to have the ability to cure ailments unexplained by science.
He believes that the healer has powers to cure reported illnesses.
Naniniwala siya na ang albularyo ay may kapangyarihan na magpagaling ng mga nababalitang sakit.

Etymology

Spanish word referring to a healer who uses traditional remedies.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the healer
To seek healing through traditional methods.
pumunta sa albularyo

Related Words

herbalist
A person specialized in the use of herbs.
herbalista
alternative healer
Individuals or professionals who use unconventional methods for healing.
manggagamot ng alternatibo

Slang Meanings

Healer who uses prayers and herbs.
The albularyo said I need to drink a decoction of bay leaves to get better.
Sabi ng albularyo, kailangan kong uminom ng pinaglagaan ng dahon ng laurel para gumaling.
A person capable of healing using mystical methods.
I got scared when the albularyo said there was an evil spirit in our house.
Natakot ako nang sabihin ng albularyo na may masamang espiritu sa bahay namin.
Traditional healing done in villages.
Here in the village, albularyos are commonly consulted when someone is ill.
Dito sa baryo, ang mga albularyo ang karaniwang pinupuntahan kapag may sakit.