colorete
/koloˈɾete/
The English phrase blush makeup is translated into Spanish as colorete.
The term refers to a cosmetic product used to add a pink or red color to the cheeks. To specify the texture of the makeup, you can add en crema (cream) or en polvo (powder) after the noun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the word rubor is used instead of colorete to refer to blush.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word colorete is a masculine noun and can be used in the plural form coloretes.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloˈɾete/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, the term rubor can be a bit ambiguous. If you tell a friend you have rubor, they might think you are embarrassed rather than talking about your makeup.
- The Spanish word colorete uses the suffix -ete, which is often used to create diminutive forms or to give a word a more colloquial or endearing tone.
- The word rubor is derived from the Latin rubor, which comes from ruber meaning 'red'.
Examples in context
- El rubor es un producto esencial para darle color a las mejillas antes de salir de casa.Blush is an essential product for adding color to the cheeks before leaving the house.
- Es importante aplicar colorete para resaltar tus mejillas y dar un aspecto más saludable.It is important to apply blush to highlight your cheeks and give a healthier look.
- Me encanta cómo se ve mi rostro con un poco de rubor en polvo. Da un efecto natural.I love how my face looks with a little bit of powder blush. It gives a natural effect.
- Prefiero utilizar colorete en crema porque se funde mejor con mi piel y crea un aspecto más fresco.I prefer to use cream blush because it blends better with my skin and creates a fresher look.
- Necesito comprar un colorete nuevo.I need to buy a new blush.
- ¿Dónde pusiste el colorete rosa?Where did you put the pink blush?
- Este colorete tiene un color muy natural.This blush has a very natural color.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping Sofía pick out makeup at a store.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿qué color de colorete prefieres?Sofía, what color of blush do you prefer?
- SofíaQuiero uno que sea muy natural.I want one that looks very natural.
- AlejandroEste colorete melocotón te quedaría bien.This peach blush would look good on you.
- SofíaTienes razón, me llevaré ese.You're right, I'll take that one.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry colorete, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
