completely blind
[/kəmˈpliːtli blaɪnd/]
adjective phrase
completamente cego/cega
1. Unable to see at all; having total loss of vision
After the accident, he became completely blind and had to learn to navigate using a cane.
Após o acidente, ele ficou completamente cego e teve que aprender a se locomover com uma bengala.
2. Lacking awareness or understanding of something obvious
She was completely blind to his romantic feelings for her.
Ela era completamente cega para os sentimentos românticos dele por ela.
3. Unable or unwilling to see the truth or reality of a situation
The government was completely blind to the growing economic crisis.
O governo era completamente cego para a crise econômica crescente.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'completely blind' is used both literally for medical/physical conditions and figuratively for lack of awareness. In Brazil, there is strong social awareness and legislation (Lei da Acessibilidade) regarding support for the completely blind population. The term is considered respectful and standard; more modern usage emphasizes 'pessoa com deficiência visual total' (person with total visual impairment) in formal or medical contexts.
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