Rubor (en. Blush)

/ru.ˈβor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Reddening of the skin, usually caused by increased blood flow.

The blush on her cheeks betrayed her embarrassment.

El rubor en sus mejillas delataba su vergüenza.

Emotional state that causes blushing, often due to shyness or embarrassment.

With a flush on his face, he realized they were looking at him.

Con el rubor del rostro, se dio cuenta de que lo estaban mirando.

Physical reaction that can be involuntary in social situations.

He felt the blush rising up his neck while speaking in public.

Sentía el rubor subir por su cuello mientras hablaba en público.

The origin of the term 'rubor' comes from the Latin 'ruborem', which means 'red color' or 'blushing'.

to blush

To feel shame or to suddenly blush.

caer en rubor

to redden

To experience or provoke a blush.

ruborizarse

to come out of blushing

To overcome an embarrassing situation that causes shame.

salir del rubor

flushing

Inclination towards the color red, especially in the skin.

sonrojo

embarrassment

Feeling of discomfort or awkwardness due to social situations.

vergüenza

shyness

Lack of security or confidence in oneself when interacting with others.

timidez

Instant blush due to an embarrassing situation.

I felt a blush when I realized I had forgotten his name.

Me dio un rubor al darme cuenta de que había olvidado su nombre.

Humorous use to refer to flirting situations.

That 'blush' on your face when you looked at her was epic.

Ese 'rubor' de tu cara cuando la miraste fue épico.