Ceguedad (en. Blindness)

/seɣweˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of being unable to see.
Blindness can be caused by various diseases.
La ceguedad puede ser causada por diversas enfermedades.
Lack of understanding or perception in a figurative sense.
Blindness to social reality is worrying.
La ceguedad ante la realidad social es preocupante.

Etymology

From Latin 'caecitas', which means 'blindness' or 'lack of vision'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

voluntary blindness
Refusing to see the truth or the facts.
ceguedad voluntaria
to fall into blindness
Suffering intentional ignorance about a situation.
caer en la ceguedad

Related Words

to blind
To cause loss of sight.
cegar
blind
One who cannot see or has poor vision.
ciego
visually impaired
A person who is sightless.
invidente

Slang Meanings

emotional blindness
He is in emotional blindness by not seeing how his partner treats him.
Está en una ceguera emocional al no ver cómo su pareja lo trata.
intentional blindness
His intentional blindness makes him ignore serious problems.
Su ceguera intencionada le hace ignorar los problemas graves.