Jan 7, 2009

The House on Mango Street | Glossary of Spanish Terms

Terms found in The House on Mango Street and in these eNotes:

A las Mujeres (dedication)— To the women

abuelito—affectionate term for grandfather (abuelo)

Ay, Caray!—Good heavens!

barrios—neighborhoods

bracero—hired hands, temporary immigrant workers

brazer—see bracero above

chanclas—old shoes; good for nothing

Chicano—Mexican-American

comadres—female friend, neighbor

cuando—when El Movimiento and La Causa—The Movement or The Cause, referring to the...