Ceguera (en. Blindness)

/θeˈɣeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of being unable to see.
Blindness can be caused by various diseases.
La ceguera puede ser causada por diversas enfermedades.
Lack of judgment or reason.
His blindness to reality led him to make mistakes.
Su ceguera ante la realidad lo llevó a cometer errores.

Etymology

From Latin 'caecitas', which means 'blindness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional blindness
Difficulty in seeing the reality of a situation due to emotions.
ceguera emocional
to live in blindness
Not wanting to confront or accept an uncomfortable truth.
vivir en la ceguera
deliberate blindness
Act of intentionally ignoring something that should be seen.
ceguera deliberada

Related Words

blind
A person who has completely lost their sight.
ciego
darkness
Lack of light, which can make it difficult to see things.
obscuridad
illusion
Misperception of reality.
ilusión

Slang Meanings

Intentional ignorance about a topic.
That blindness regarding what is happening in the country is concerning.
Esa ceguera sobre lo que sucede en el país es preocupante.
Lack of attention to personal problems.
He lives in his own blindness, without taking care of his finances.
Vive en su propia ceguera, sin cuidar sus finanzas.