Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
sordera
Pronunciation
IPA/soɾˈðeɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounhearing loss
Example
Mi abuelo tiene sordera desde joven.
My grandfather has had hearing loss since he was young.
More examples
En reuniones ruidosas, su sordera le dificulta seguir la conversación.
In noisy meetings, his hearing loss makes it difficult for him to follow the conversation.
Core concept
Condition of significantly reduced ability to hear spoken and environmental sounds.
Common phrases
tener sordera
have hearing loss
sordera profunda
profound hearing loss
sordera leve
mild hearing loss
Similar words
pérdida de audición: Reduction in the volume or strength of sound reaching the ear.
problemas de audición: Difficulty hearing or distinguishing sounds, including speech cues.
discapacidad auditiva: Long-term hearing impairment that limits everyday activities.
Definition in Spanish
Condición que implica ausencia o reducción significativa del sentido del oído.
Word origin
Formed from the adjective sordo (from Latin surdus) plus the suffix -era, which creates nouns for states or diseases, so sordera names the condition of impaired hearing.
Usage tips
- In formal or sensitive contexts, Spanish often prefers neutral phrasing such as persona con sordera or pérdida de audición instead of labeling a person as sordo.