quacksalver in Spanish
quacksalver in Spanish is curandero, charlatán — quacksalver means someone who falsely claims medical or other abilities, especially by selling potions, ointments and the like said to have curative powers; a quack.
quacksalver in Spanish
curandero
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]
charlatán
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]
What does "quacksalver" mean?
- noun Someone who falsely claims medical or other abilities, especially by selling potions, ointments and the like said to have curative powers; a quack.
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What is "quacksalver" in Spanish?
"quacksalver" in Spanish is curandero, charlatán. quacksalver means: Someone who falsely claims medical or other abilities, especially by selling potions, ointments and the like said to have curative powers; a quack.
Are there other ways to say "quacksalver" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "quacksalver": curandero, charlatán.
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