Ciego (en. Blind)

/ˈsje.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot see due to lack of vision.
The guide dog helps blind people move safely.
El perro guía ayuda a las personas ciegas a moverse de forma segura.
That does not see or does not want to see the obvious.
Being blind to the problems of society is irresponsible.
Estar ciego ante los problemas de la sociedad es irresponsable.
That acts or behaves without discernment.
His blind love for her led him to make wrong decisions.
Su amor ciego por ella le llevó a tomar decisiones equivocadas.

Etymology

From Latin 'caecus', which means 'blind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blindly
Without knowing or without having certainties.
a ciegas
to be blind
Not seeing the reality or the truth known by others.
estar ciego
blind love
An irrational or intense love that does not consider flaws.
amor ciego

Related Words

blindness
Lack of the ability to see.
ceguera
sightless
A person who does not have the ability to see.
invidente
flashy
Someone who has good eyesight or is noticeable at first glance.
vistoso

Slang Meanings

Colloquial for referring to someone who is very drunk.
Today I arrived blind to the party; I don't remember anything.
Hoy llegué ciego a la fiesta, no recuerdo nada.
A situation in which someone acts without paying attention to what is happening.
He was blinded by anger and did not listen to what we were saying.
Estaba ciego de ira y no escuchaba lo que le decíamos.