Rana (RAH-nah)Noun · Feminine
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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. |
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.” |
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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