A1 Idiom Informal

Estar como un tomate.

To be red as a tomato.

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Meaning

To blush deeply, usually due to embarrassment or shyness.

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Cultural Background

Very common in daily conversation among friends. Also used, though 'ponerse como un camarón' is a popular alternative. Commonly used in informal settings. Widely understood and used in casual social contexts.

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Use 'ponerse'

Always use 'ponerse' for the action of turning red.

Meaning

To blush deeply, usually due to embarrassment or shyness.

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Use 'ponerse'

Always use 'ponerse' for the action of turning red.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct verb.

Cuando vio a su crush, ella ___ como un tomate.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se puso

We use 'ponerse' to describe the change of state into blushing.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Cuando vio a su crush, ella ___ como un tomate.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se puso

We use 'ponerse' to describe the change of state into blushing.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for embarrassment.

Related Phrases

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Tener mucha cara

contrast

To be shameless

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