Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
rana
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrana/
Meaning
- feminine nounfrog
Example
¿Ves la rana en el estanque?
Do you see the frog in the pond?
More examples
Por la noche se oye a la rana cantar en la charca.
At night you can hear the frog sing in the pond.
Core concept
Amphibian that lives at ponds and on land and hops using strong back legs.
Common phrases
la rana verde
the green frog
saltar como una rana
jump like a frog
Similar words
sapo: Typically land-dwelling amphibian with rough, dry skin and a chunky appearance.
ranita: Very small, cute frog expressed by a diminutive form to convey affection.
Definition in Spanish
Animal anfibio de tamaño pequeño que vive en el agua y en la tierra, con piel húmeda y patas traseras fuertes para saltar.
Word origin
From Latin rana, preserved in Spanish without significant change from its original meaning of frog.
Usage tips
- Stress falls on the first syllable RA-na in Spanish, and rana is the everyday term for frogs while toads are usually called sapos.
Related words
- ranitalittle frognoun