to blush; to redden; to dye red
1. to become red in the face, typically due to embarrassment, shame, or anger
She blushed when he complimented her.
Ela corou quando ele a elogiou.
2. to turn red or become reddish in color
The sky coredwith the sunset.
O céu corou com o pôr do sol.
3. to dye or color something red
They dyed the fabric red.
Eles coraram o tecido.
4. to apply rouge or blush makeup
She applied blush to her cheeks.
Ela corou as bochechas com blush.
In Brazilian culture, corar is commonly used to describe embarrassment in social situations, particularly in romantic contexts. The expression 'corar até as raízes dos cabelos' is a popular idiom emphasizing intense embarrassment. This emotion is frequently depicted in Brazilian media, literature, and everyday conversations as a natural and relatable response to social awkwardness.
Related Idioms & Phrases
corar de vergonha (to blush with shame)
corar até as raízes dos cabelos (to blush deeply/to the roots of one's hair)
fazer alguém corar (to make someone blush)
corar de raiva (to blush with anger)
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