ficar surdo

[fee-KAR SUR-du]

verb phrase

to go deaf; to become deaf

1. to lose one's hearing ability, either temporarily or permanently

He went deaf after the loud explosion.

Ele ficou surdo após a explosão alta.

2. to pretend not to hear; to ignore or disregard what someone is saying

She went deaf to his complaints and continued with her plans.

Ela ficou surda para suas reclamações e continuou com seus planos.

NYC Slang

go deaf; tune out

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General Brazilian

ficar surdo

Standard usage in both literal and figurative contexts

Portugal

ficar surdo

Same usage; occasionally 'tornar-se surdo' for emphasis on permanent deafness

ficar surdo para algo (to turn a deaf ear to something)

fazer-se de surdo (to pretend not to hear)

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