vedente

Vedente is an Italian term that denotes a person who can see, or the ability to see. It can function as an adjective describing someone with normal vision and as a noun meaning a sighted person. The opposite forms are non vedente (blind) and ipovedente (partially sighted).

Etymology and usage

The word derives from vedere, meaning to see, with the participial form vedente adapted for use as a noun or adjective. In everyday speech, vedente is relatively formal or technical; speakers typically say una persona che può vedere or simply una persona vedente in certain contexts. In official documents or administrative language related to disability, education, or accessibility, the distinction between vedente and non vedente is sometimes used to categorize individuals by vision ability, though terminology can vary by region and over time.

Related terms

Related terms include cieco (blind), ipovedente (partially sighted or low vision), and visione (vision). The distinction between vedente and non vedente is part of broader discussions about accessibility, equal access to services, and accommodations for people with visual impairments.

See also

Vision; Blindness; Low vision; Disability terminology.