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...
Source: Novels for Students, ©2013 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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