Can refer to both physical deafness and foolish actions.
A pesar de que la sordeces puede ser un obstáculo, muchas personas han aprendido a comunicarse de diferentes maneras.
Despite the fact that deafness can be an obstacle, many people have learned to communicate in different ways.
A pesar de sus sordeces, la abuela siempre encontraba la manera de comunicarse con nosotros.
Despite her deafness, grandma always found a way to communicate with us.