Rana

Rana (RAH-nah)

Noun · Feminine

  1. frog
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Escuché una rana.

I heard a frog.

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Una rana verde.

A green frog.

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La rana salta.

The frog jumps.

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The Spanish word rana comes directly from the Latin rana, a great example of how some words have stayed almost unchanged for centuries.

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In Spanish culture, the rana (frog) is a symbol of rain, fertility, and good luck. It even appears in idioms like “cuando las ranas críen pelo” — meaning “never.”

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In Spain, there’s a famous stone carving of a tiny frog on the façade of the University of Salamanca. Spotting it is said to bring good luck to students.

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