Ranas (en. Frogs)

/ˈranas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Amphibian that has a body with moist skin and no scales.

Frogs are found in wet habitats such as ponds and rivers.

Las ranas se encuentran en hábitats húmedos como estanques y ríos.

Small frog with vibrant colors, often used in the study of biology.

Scientists studied the frogs of the region to learn about their biodiversity.

Los científicos estudiaron las ranas de la región para aprender sobre su biodiversidad.

Frog popular in children's culture, associated with the song 'Five Little Frogs.'

The frog sings in the new children's play.

La rana canta en la nueva obra de teatro infantil.

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

to sing like a frog

To talk non-stop or sing with great joy.

cantar como una rana

to jump like a frog

To make quick or energetic movements.

dar saltos como rana

to exit the frog

To reflect the idea of escaping from a complicated situation.

salir de la rana

toad

Another type of amphibian that is similar but generally has rougher skin.

sapo

batrachian

Classification that includes both frogs and toads.

batracio

amphibian

General group of vertebrates that includes frogs and others.

anfibio

A person who moves clumsily or in a comical manner.

Don't be a frog when dancing, relax a bit.

No seas una rana al bailar, relájate un poco.

Someone who feels out of place in a situation.

At that party, I felt like a frog at an elegant dance.

En esa fiesta, me sentía como una rana en un baile elegante.