sonrojarme
/sonroxaɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "make me blush" is translated into Spanish as sonrojarme.
The phrase is used to describe the physical sensation or act of causing someone to have red cheeks due to modesty or embarrassment. While sonrojarme describes the biological reaction, you might also hear speakers exclaim ¡Qué vergüenza! (How embarrassing!) to express the feeling of embarrassment itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "you make me blush" in a conversational way, you can use the second person singular form me sonrojas. This construction uses the pronoun me with the verb form sonrojas.
How do you pronounce it?
/sonroxaɾme/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, sonrojar can be used metaphorically to describe a situation so absurd or scandalous that it 'blushes' the entire community or a family's reputation.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone says me sonrojas, they might be flirting rather than expressing genuine embarrassment. The phrase can carry a playful, romantic undertone depending on the tone of voice used.
- The phrase ponerse rojo can be much more versatile than the English 'to turn red'. Depending on the situation, a Spanish speaker might use it to describe someone who is not just embarrassed, but also extremely angry or even simply very cold.
Examples in context
- Su elogio hace que me sonrojeYour compliment makes me blush
- Sus palabras me hacen poner coloradaYour words make me blush
- Tu piropo me hace ruborizarYour flattery makes me blush
- ¡Eres tan lindo! Haces que me ponga colorada.You're so cute! You make me blush.
- Tus cumplidos siempre me ruborizan.Your compliments always make me blush.
- No digas eso, vas a sonrojarme.Don't say that, you're going to make me blush.
- Tus cumplidos suelen sonrojarme mucho.Your compliments often make me blush a lot.
Example conversation
Alejandro gives Elena a sincere compliment.
- ElenaTe ves hermosa hoy, Elena.You look beautiful today, Elena.
- Alejandro¡No digas eso! Me haces sonrojarme.Don't say that! You're making me blush.
- ElenaSolo digo la verdad, Alejandro lo sabe.I'm just telling the truth, Alejandro knows it.
- AlejandroEres demasiado amable conmigo.You are too kind to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
