Meaning
To have slight hearing difficulties, or sometimes to ignore.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'hacerse el sordo' is a very common way to describe someone ignoring a request. Mexicans often use 'estar medio sordo' to sound even more casual.
Gender matters
Remember to change 'sordo' to 'sorda' if talking about a woman.
Meaning
To have slight hearing difficulties, or sometimes to ignore.
Gender matters
Remember to change 'sordo' to 'sorda' if talking about a woman.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Mi abuelo es ____ sordo.
We use 'un poco' as an adverbial phrase here.
Which verb is correct?
Yo ____ un poco sordo.
Use 'ser' for permanent characteristics.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesMi abuelo es ____ sordo.
We use 'un poco' as an adverbial phrase here.
Yo ____ un poco sordo.
Use 'ser' for permanent characteristics.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the tone. If you are teasing, it's fine. If you are angry, it's rude.
Related Phrases
Hacerse el sordo
similarTo pretend to be deaf
Sordo como una tapia
similarDeaf as a wall
