A2 Idiom Informal

Ponerse como un tomate.

To turn red like a tomato.

Meaning

To blush intensely due to embarrassment, shame, or anger.

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Cultural Background

Tomatoes are a central part of the culture (e.g., La Tomatina festival).

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Use with 'me'

Always remember the reflexive pronoun.

Meaning

To blush intensely due to embarrassment, shame, or anger.

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Use with 'me'

Always remember the reflexive pronoun.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.

Cuando me vio, me ______ como un tomate.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: puse

The verb 'ponerse' is required for a change of state.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb. Fill Blank A2

Cuando me vio, me ______ como un tomate.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: puse

The verb 'ponerse' is required for a change of state.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it's less common than for embarrassment.

Related Phrases

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Ponerse rojo

synonym

To turn red

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