Brujos

/ˈbruːxos/ noun

Definition

Plural of brujo; multiple male witches or sorcerers.

Etymology

Plural form of 'brujo' (from Latin, possibly from Basque roots). The masculine plural in Spanish.

Kelly Says

In contemporary Latin American literature, 'brujos' often represent indigenous knowledge systems and resistance to colonialism—characters like those in Gabriel García Márquez's works embody ancestral wisdom rather than evil, reclaiming the word.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Plural of brujo; masculine plural often defaults as unmarked collective in Spanish, potentially erasing women practitioners from 'brujos' collective unless context specifies gender inclusivity.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'brujos y brujas', 'practitioners of brujería', or specify gender composition when relevant. Avoid masculine plural as default for mixed-gender groups.

Inclusive Alternatives

["witches (gender-neutral plural)","practitioners of traditional magic","brujos y brujas","curanderos y curanderas"]

Empowerment Note

Women's contributions to Spanish-American magical practices are linguistically obscured when masculine 'brujos' serves as catch-all; explicit inclusion restores historical visibility.

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