How to Say "blind" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “blind” is “ciego” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
adjectiveA1
lacking sight
Examples
Mi abuelo se quedó ciego a causa de una enfermedad.
My grandfather went blind because of an illness.
Necesitas un perro guía si eres ciego y vives solo.
You need a guide dog if you are blind and live alone.
Gender and Number
Like many Spanish describing words, 'ciego' must match the person or thing it describes: 'ciego' (masculine singular), 'ciega' (feminine singular), 'ciegos' (masculine plural), 'ciegas' (feminine plural).
Confusing 'ser' and 'estar'
Mistake: “Está ciego. (Using 'estar')”
Correction: Es ciego. (Using 'ser'). We use 'ser' because blindness is usually a permanent, defining characteristic.
Other Meanings of “ciego”
“ciego” can also mean:
- figurative; lacking reason or judgment(B1)
- describing a dead end or hidden space(B2)
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