Ciegos (en. Blind)

/ˈθjeɡos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who lack sight.
Blind people use a cane to guide themselves.
Los ciegos utilizan el bastón para guiarse.
Said of a person: who is unable to see.
There are many associations that help blind people.
Hay muchas asociaciones que ayudan a los ciegos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'caecus', meaning 'blind' or 'without sight'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pretend not to see
To deliberately ignore something.
hacer el ciego
blindly
Without seeing, with uncertainty.
a ciegas
to go blindly
To act without knowing the possible consequences.
a ciegas ir

Related Words

blind
Unable to see.
ciego
visually impaired
A person with a visual impairment.
invidente

Slang Meanings

To be blinded by love.
He is blinded by love for her.
Él está ciego de amor por ella.
Blind as a mole.
He doesn't notice anything, he is blind as a mole.
No se entera de nada, está ciego como un topo.