ciegas
“ciegas” means “blind” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
blind
Also: sightless
📝 In Action
Las gatitas nacieron ciegas.
A2The kittens were born blind.
Están ciegas de rabia.
B1They (women) are blind with rage.
blindly
Also: in the dark
📝 In Action
Confío en mi hermana a ciegas.
B1I trust my sister blindly.
Caminaba a ciegas por el pasillo oscuro.
B2I was walking blindly through the dark hallway.
you blind
Also: you dazzle
📝 In Action
Con esa linterna me ciegas.
B2You are blinding me with that flashlight.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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What does the phrase 'confiar a ciegas' mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'caecus,' meaning blind or hidden. It shares roots with the English word 'caecum' (a part of the gut).
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ciegas' always refer to physical blindness?
Not always! It can be used figuratively to mean 'without looking' (a ciegas) or being overwhelmed by emotion (blind with rage).
Can I use 'ciegas' for a group of men?
No, if the group is all male or mixed gender, you must use 'ciegos'.