rubor
/ruˈboɾ/
The Spanish phrase for makeup blush is rubor.
rubor refers to a cosmetic product used to add a pink or red color to the cheeks. You can specify the texture of the product by adding descriptors after the noun: rubor en crema for cream blush and rubor en polvo for powder blush.
Which one should you use?
In Spain, the word colorete is commonly used for blush instead of rubor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, the term rubor is commonly used for 'makeup blush'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because rubor is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine article el when referring to the product.
How do you pronounce it?
/ruˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, if someone says 'me puse un rubor', they could be talking about applying makeup or describing how their face turned red from anger or shame.
- The Latin root of rubor is the same root found in the English word 'ruby', referring to the deep red color of the gemstone.
- The Spanish word colorete is a diminutive form of color, literally meaning a 'little color'.
Examples in context
- Para completar tu maquillaje, necesitarás aplicar rubor en tus mejillas.To complete your makeup, you'll need to apply blush to your cheeks.
- Asegúrate de difuminar el colorete para lograr un aspecto natural.Make sure to blend the blush for a natural look.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un buen rubor de mejillas en este centro comercial?Where can I buy good blush for the cheeks in this shopping mall?
- Puedes encontrar una amplia variedad de rubor en cualquier tienda de cosméticos.You can find a wide variety of blush at any cosmetics store.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir buen colorete en Buenos Aires?Do you know where I can get good blush in Buenos Aires?
- Me gusta este rubor rosado.I like this pink blush.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese rubor?Where did you buy that blush?
- Necesito un rubor para la cara.I need a blush for my face.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are at a cosmetics store.
- MaríaDaniel, mira este rubor.Daniel, look at this blush.
- DanielEs un color muy bonito, María.It is a very pretty color, María.
- María¿Crees que este rubor es bueno?Do you think this blush is good?
- DanielSí, parece de muy buena calidad.Yes, it looks like very good quality.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rubor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rubor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
