rana
nounCEFR A1
What does “rana” mean in English?
the frog
the frog (fem)
Example sentences
La rana salta al agua.
The frog jumps into the water.
Hay ranas en el estanque.
There are frogs in the pond.
Las ranas cantan por la noche.
Frogs sing at night.
How to use it
Rana means 'frog' (feminine — la rana). Plural ranas. Same word for the animal regardless of size — sapo (toad) is a separate word.
Common mistake
Spanish distinguishes rana (frog) from sapo (toad). English speakers sometimes use 'frog' loosely for both — Spanish doesn't.