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    Rana (en. Frog)

    /ˈrana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Amphibian with a robust body and moist skin, that lives in water and on land.
    The frog croaked in the pond at night.
    La rana croaba en el estanque durante la noche.
    Crustacean that resembles a frog in shape, although it is not an amphibian.
    On the beach, we found a sea frog.
    En la playa, encontramos una rana de mar.
    A person who has a peculiar or high-pitched voice.
    That girl has a froggy voice when she speaks.
    Esa chica tiene una voz de rana cuando habla.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rana', which means 'frog'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stick like a frog
    To be very close to someone.
    pegarse como una rana
    to jump like a frog
    To act with speed or surprise.
    saltar como rana
    to have a frog's face
    To have a surprising or comical facial expression.
    tener cara de rana

    Related Words

    toad
    Amphibian similar to the frog, generally with drier skin.
    sapo
    amphibian
    Class of vertebrates that includes frogs and toads.
    anfibio
    glass frog
    Frog with transparent skin that allows seeing its internal organs.
    rana de cristal

    Slang Meanings

    A person who behaves in a clumsy or ridiculous manner.
    Don't be a frog, be more careful when speaking.
    No seas rana, ten más cuidado al hablar.
    Someone who gets into trouble for not thinking before acting.
    Yesterday he did something very froggy and now he has to apologize.
    Ayer hizo algo muy rana y ahora tiene que disculparse.