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ciego

SYEH-go/ˈθje.ɣo/

blind

A close-up illustration of a face with eyes tightly shut, symbolizing the inability to see.

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo se quedó ciego a causa de una enfermedad.

A1

My grandfather went blind because of an illness.

Necesitas un perro guía si eres ciego y vives solo.

A2

You need a guide dog if you are blind and live alone.

blind person

NounmA1
A stylized illustration of a person walking, using a white cane to navigate the path ahead.

📝 In Action

El ciego usó su bastón para cruzar la calle.

A1

The blind person used his cane to cross the street.

El gobierno ofrece ayuda económica a los ciegos.

B1

The government offers financial aid to the blind.

blind

Also: rash
A cartoon person wearing a thick blindfold attempting to fit a square block into a round hole, illustrating a lack of judgment.

📝 In Action

Estaba ciego de rabia y no escuchaba a nadie.

B1

He was blind with rage and wasn't listening to anyone.

El amor la tenía completamente ciega a sus defectos.

B2

Love had made her completely blind to his flaws.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ciego de amor – blinded by love
  • ciego de ira/rabia – blind with anger/rage

blind

Also: dead-end, hidden
A simple illustration showing a straight hallway or path that abruptly terminates at a solid brick wall, symbolizing a dead end.

📝 In Action

Esta es una calle ciega, tenemos que dar la vuelta.

B2

This is a blind street (a dead-end), we have to turn around.

El punto ciego del espejo retrovisor es peligroso.

C1

The blind spot in the rearview mirror is dangerous.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sin salida (without exit)

Common Collocations

  • calle ciega – dead-end street
  • punto ciego – blind spot

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ciego" in Spanish:

blind→blind person→hidden→rash→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ciego

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'ciego' in its figurative sense (blinded by emotion)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ceguera(blindness) — Noun
cegar(to blind) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *caecus*, which also meant 'blind' or 'hidden.' This root is the source of many words related to lack of sight or light.

First recorded: Around the 10th century in early Romance languages.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: ciecoFrench: aveugle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ciego' offensive to use?

No, 'ciego' is the standard, neutral word in Spanish for 'blind.' However, just like in English, it is always best to prioritize person-first language, such as 'persona ciega' (blind person).

What is the difference between 'ciego' and 'invidente'?

'Ciego' is the common, everyday word. 'Invidente' is a more formal or clinical term, often preferred in official documents or media because it literally means 'non-seeing.' Both are acceptable.