Meaning
To become red in the face due to embarrassment or anger.
Cultural Background
People often use 'ponerse como un tomate' in casual settings. It is common to say 'se puso colorado' as a synonym. The phrase is used frequently in social contexts to describe shyness.
Gender Agreement
Remember to change 'rojo' to 'roja' if the subject is female!
Meaning
To become red in the face due to embarrassment or anger.
Gender Agreement
Remember to change 'rojo' to 'roja' if the subject is female!
Test Yourself
Complete with the correct form of 'ponerse'.
Ella ____ roja cuando la llamaron al frente.
The action happened in the past, so we use the preterite 'se puso'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesElla ____ roja cuando la llamaron al frente.
The action happened in the past, so we use the preterite 'se puso'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it works for both embarrassment and anger.
Related Phrases
Ponerse como un tomate
synonymTo turn very red.
Estar rojo
contrastTo be red.
