The House on Mango Street

The House on Mango Street

by Sandra Cisneros

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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...

(The entire page is 231 words.)

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