B2 adjective Neutral

blush

/blʌʃ/

Describes a pale pink color or an initial, superficial impression in formal contexts. It is frequently used to characterize a rosy tint or the state of reddening due to emotion.

Ejemplos

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1

The sky turned a soft blush color as the sun began to set.

The sky became a light pink as the sun went down.

2

At first blush, the argument seems logically consistent.

Initially, the reasoning appears to be sound and coherent.

3

I think this blush shade of lipstick looks really natural on you.

I believe this light pink lipstick looks very natural on you.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blush
Verb
blush
Adverbio
blushingly
Adjetivo
blushing
Relacionado
blusher
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'B' in Blush as 'Blood' 'Rushing' to the face because of shyness.

Quiz rápido

At first ____, the proposal looked expensive, but the long-term savings are significant.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blush

Ejemplos

1

The sky turned a soft blush color as the sun began to set.

everyday

The sky became a light pink as the sun went down.

2

At first blush, the argument seems logically consistent.

formal

Initially, the reasoning appears to be sound and coherent.

3

I think this blush shade of lipstick looks really natural on you.

informal

I believe this light pink lipstick looks very natural on you.

4

At first blush, the results of the study appeared to confirm the hypothesis.

academic

On first impression, the study's findings seemed to support the theory.

5

The blush tones in the marketing materials create a welcoming atmosphere.

business

The pale pink colors in the ads make the brand feel inviting.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blush
Verb
blush
Adverbio
blushingly
Adjetivo
blushing
Relacionado
blusher

Colocaciones comunes

at first blush initially or upon first impression
blush pink a very light, soft shade of pink
a faint blush a slight reddening of the skin
blush wine a light-colored wine made from red grapes
put to the blush to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

Frases Comunes

at first blush

at first glance or upon first consideration

to spare someone's blushes

to avoid doing something that would embarrass someone

in the first blush of youth

during the earliest and most vibrant period of being young

Se confunde a menudo con

blush vs flush

A blush is usually caused by shame or modesty, whereas a flush is often caused by heat, fever, or physical exertion.

blush vs brush

A brush is a tool with bristles, while a blush refers to a color or the act of turning red.

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Notas de uso

In academic writing, 'blush' is most commonly found in the idiomatic expression 'at first blush.' As a color adjective, it specifically refers to a very delicate, pale pink.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to use the preposition 'at' when using the phrase 'at first blush.' Some also use 'blush' when they mean 'flash' or 'flush' in the context of light or heat.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'B' in Blush as 'Blood' 'Rushing' to the face because of shyness.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'blyscan,' which means 'to glow' or 'to become red.'

Patrones gramaticales

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., blush pink) Used within the fixed prepositional phrase 'at first blush'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, blushing is seen as a physical sign of sincerity, honesty, or romantic interest.

Quiz rápido

At first ____, the proposal looked expensive, but the long-term savings are significant.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blush

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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