Sonrojarse
Definition
(verb) To turn red in the face from embarrassment or emotion
Examples
“Al recibir el halago, no pudo evitar sonrojarse frente a todos.”
“Me hizo sonrojarme con esa broma.”
That joke made me blush.
“No quería sonrojarse delante de Clara en el bar.”
She didn't want to blush in front of Clara at the bar.
“Sonrojarse a los treinta ya no me pasa tanto.”
I don't blush as much anymore at thirty.
“Cuando el jefe le pidió la opinión en la reunión de lunes, Juan empezó a sonrojarse y miró la mesa.”
When the boss asked for his opinion in Monday's meeting, Juan started blushing and looked down at the table.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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