deaf

sordo, sorda

Que no puede oír o solo oye muy poco.

En inglés sencillo: Unable to hear, or able to hear only a little.

• My grandfather is deaf.
• She became partially deaf after the illness.
• Many deaf children learn sign language.

Cómo se usa: deaf in one/both ears (He is deaf in one ear.)

Sinónimos: hard of hearing

Expresiones frecuentes: deaf child, partially deaf, deaf in something

sordo, indiferente

Que se niega a escuchar consejos, peticiones o razones.

En inglés sencillo: Refusing to listen to advice, requests, or arguments.

• He was deaf to our advice.
• The manager remained deaf to their complaints.
• Why are they deaf to every appeal for help?

Cómo se usa: deaf to something (The council remained deaf to our warnings.)

Sinónimos: unresponsive, unreceptive

Antónimos: receptive

Expresiones frecuentes: deaf to something, deaf to reason