ciegos
“ciegos” means “blind” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
blind
Also: sightless
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Los gatos nacen ciegos y no abren los ojos hasta después de una semana.
A2Cats are born blind and don't open their eyes until after a week.
Mis abuelos están un poco ciegos por la edad.
B1My grandparents are a bit blind due to their age.
blind people, the blind
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Hay semáforos especiales para los ciegos en esta calle.
B1There are special traffic lights for the blind on this street.
blinded
Also: unquestioning
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Están ciegos de rabia y no quieren escuchar razones.
B2They are blinded by rage and don't want to listen to reason.
Los fans muestran un apoyo ciego a sus ídolos.
C1Fans show blind support for their idols.
wasted
Also: hammered
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Anoche volvieron a casa totalmente ciegos.
C1Last night they came home totally wasted.
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Words that translate to "ciegos" in Spanish:
blind people→blinded→hammered→the blind→unquestioning→wasted→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ciegos
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about a group containing 10 women and 1 man who cannot see, which word should you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'caecus', which also means blind or hidden. It shares the same roots as the English word 'caecum' (a part of the intestine that is a 'blind' pouch).
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ciegos' offensive?
Generally, no. It is the standard descriptive term. However, using it as a noun ('los ciegos') can sometimes feel slightly less personal than saying 'personas ciegas' (blind people).
What is the feminine plural?
The feminine plural is 'ciegas', used only when every single person in the group is female.