How to Say ‘You're making me blush.’ in Portuguese
Estás a deixar-me corada.
esh-TAHSH uh day-SHAR-m(uh) koo-RAH-duh
[esh-TAHSH uh day-SHAR-m(uh) koo-RAH-duh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is playful and clearly positive, so it works best as a response when the compliment was welcome. If said too flatly, it can sound like a stock line, so delivery matters.
Phrase Breakdown
Estás
[esh-TAHSH]
you are
Used here with 'a' + infinitive to form 'you are ...-ing.'
Estás a deixar-me corada com tantos elogios.
You are making me blush with so many compliments.
A deixar-me corada.
uh day-SHAR-m(uh) koo-RAH-duh
Making me blush.
Used when someone’s words or actions make you embarrassed or flattered.
Estás a deixar-me corada.
You are making me blush.
Words in this phrase
a
[uh]
to / -ing
Part of the European Portuguese continuous form: 'estar a' + infinitive.
Estás a falar de um modo muito doce.
You are speaking in a very sweet way.
deixar-me
[day-SHAR-m(uh)]
making me / leaving me
Shows that someone is causing a reaction in the speaker.
O teu comentário está a deixar-me sem jeito.
Your comment is making me shy/awkward.
corada
[koo-RAH-duh]
blushing
Describes the speaker becoming red-faced from shyness or flattery.
Fico corada quando ouço elogios assim.
I blush when I hear compliments like that.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.”
Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker