Spanish Expression · Advanced
hacer la vista gorda
to turn a blind eye
Pronunciation: a-SÉR la VÍS-ta GÓR-da
Meaning
To pretend not to notice something wrong or illegal, often to avoid dealing with it.
Example
El profesor hizo la vista gorda con los estudiantes que copiaron.
The teacher turned a blind eye to the students who cheated.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice hacer la vista gorda out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Spanish expression.