Ciegamente (en. Blindly)
/θje.ɣa.men.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that cannot be seen, physically or mentally.
It creates blind trust in the decisions of others.
Crea una confianza ciega en las decisiones de otros.
Without questioning or reflecting.
They blindly follow the leader's instructions.
Siguen ciegamente las instrucciones del líder.
Without understanding the consequences.
Investing blindly in stocks can be risky.
Invertir ciegamente en acciones puede ser arriesgado.
Etymology
It comes from the adjective 'blind,' which means deprived of sight, with the suffix '-ly.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to follow blindly
To accept someone else's decisions or beliefs without questioning.
seguir ciegamente
to invest blindly
To invest money without prior analysis.
invertir ciegamente
Related Words
blind
Lacking sight.
ciego
blindness
Lack of sight; inability to see.
ceguera
Slang Meanings
To act without thinking, sometimes recklessly.
You shouldn't follow them blindly; that's very foolish.
No deberías seguirles ciegamente, eso es muy ciego.
To trust someone without having proof.
He blindly trusts his friend, but I would be careful.
Él confía ciegamente en su amigo, pero yo tendría cuidado.