ponerse rojo

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to turn red
David se puso rojo cuando Ana le dijo que era muy guapo.David turned red when Ana told him he was very handsome.
b. to blush
Se puso rojo porque se dio cuenta de que había metido la pata.He blushed because he realized he'd put his foot in it.
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