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"Frog" in Spanish: rana
la rana
A frog is la rana (RAH-nah). It is feminine: una rana, las ranas. Night ponds often bring el canto de las ranas.
How to pronounce rana: audio and sound guideBy a pond
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How to pronounce rana
Say it
RAH-nah
/ˈra.na/
RAH-nah. Stress RAH. Soft r tap. Keep rana short.
"Frog" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la rana | the frog Default feminine noun. | Default feminine noun. |
| las ranas | the frogs Plural. | Plural. |
| el sapo | the toad Different animal; not a frog. | Different animal; not a frog. |
| el canto de la rana | the frog's croak Night and pond sounds. | Night and pond sounds. |
How to use rana in real life
- 1By a pond
La rana salta al agua.
The frog jumps into the water.
La rana as subject.
- 2At night
Oigo muchas ranas afuera.
I hear many frogs outside.
Ranas is the plural.
- 3Kids pointing
Mira esa rana verde.
Look at that green frog.
Esa rana points to one.
Mistakes English speakers make with rana
Incorrect: El rana es verde.
Correct: La rana es verde.
Rana is feminine. Use la rana.
Incorrect: Esa rana es un sapo.
Correct: Esa es una rana, no un sapo.
Rana is a frog. Sapo is a toad.
Good to know
Good to knowRana is the everyday frog word in Latin America. Sapo means toad, not frog. Rainy nights fill with ranas near ponds and rivers.
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Hearing frogs near a pond
ChatPal
¿Oyes a la rana?
Do you hear the frog?
You
Sí. La rana canta mucho.
Yes. The frog sings a lot.
ChatPal
Hay más cerca del agua.
There are more near the water.
You
Qué noche tan viva.
What a lively night.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Frog" in Spanish
Is rana masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la rana, una rana, las ranas.
What is the difference between rana and sapo?
Rana is a frog. Sapo is a toad.
How do you pronounce rana?
RAH-nah with stress on RAH.
How do I say frogs in the plural?
Las ranas.
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