Meaning
To intentionally ignore something wrong or inappropriate.
Cultural Background
In Spain, this is often used in political contexts to describe corruption or scandals. Commonly used in daily life to avoid confrontations with authority figures.
Use with 'ante'
Always use 'ante' to introduce the thing being ignored.
Meaning
To intentionally ignore something wrong or inappropriate.
Use with 'ante'
Always use 'ante' to introduce the thing being ignored.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
El profesor ____ la vista gorda ante el ruido.
The idiom is 'hacer la vista gorda'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEl profesor ____ la vista gorda ante el ruido.
The idiom is 'hacer la vista gorda'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the context. It can be seen as complicity.
Related Phrases
Mirar para otro lado
synonymTo look the other way.
