persona ciega
/peɾsona θjeɡa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "blind person" translates to Spanish as persona ciega.
The phrase is used to refer to an individual who is blind.
Meaning: a person who is blind (noun)
Which one should you use?
You can use the adjective alone to refer to a specific person: use ciego to refer to a blind man and ciega to refer to a blind woman. In contrast, persona ciega is a standard way to say "blind person".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term no vidente may be used instead of invidente to refer to a visually impaired person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase persona ciega is grammatically feminine because the noun persona is always feminine, even if the person being referred to is male. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be changed to their plural forms, resulting in personas ciegas.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾsona θjeɡa/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of persona originally referred to a 'mask' worn by actors in theater, which later evolved to mean the individual behind the mask.
- The adjective ciego can also be used to describe a 'blind alley' or a 'dead end' in a street as calle ciega, meaning the street does not lead anywhere else.
- The expression hacerse el ciego means 'to play blind', used when someone pretends not to notice something to avoid responsibility.
Examples in context
- Mi amigo es ciego desde su nacimiento.My friend has been blind since birth.
- Ella es una persona ciega.She is a blind person.
- Esa persona ciega necesita ayuda.That blind person needs help.
- El guía ayuda a la persona ciega.The guide helps the blind person.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing accessibility in the city.
- SofíaEste camino es difícil para una persona ciega.This path is difficult for a blind person.
- DanielTienes razón, Sofía. Debería haber señales.You are right, Sofia. There should be signs.
- Sofía¿Viste a esa persona ciega cruzando la calle?Did you see that blind person crossing the street?
- DanielSí, Daniel vio que alguien lo ayudó.Yes, Daniel saw that someone helped him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries persona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
