la rana René
/la ɾana ɾene/from spelling rules
Kermit the Frog is translated into Spanish as la rana René.
This phrase refers to the famous Muppet character known in English as Kermit the Frog.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of la rana (the frog) and the name René.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because rana is a feminine noun, the definite article used is la rather than el.
How do you pronounce it?
/la ɾana ɾene/
When do people say it?
In Spanish-speaking countries, the character Kermit the Frog is known by the name René.
Did you know?
- Because the noun rana is grammatically feminine, any adjectives used to describe la rana René must also be feminine, even though the character is male.
- The name René is actually a French loanword that acts as a phonetic doublet to the more traditional Spanish name Renato.
- In some Latin American dubs of more recent Muppet movies, the character's name was reverted from René back to Kermit to align with the original English version.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la rana René.I love Kermit the Frog.
- ¿Conoces a la rana René?Do you know Kermit the Frog?
- La rana René es un personaje muy famoso.Kermit the Frog is a very famous character.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite childhood shows.
- Mateo¿Cuál era tu personaje favorito?Who was your favorite character?
- LucíaMi favorito era la rana René.My favorite was Kermit the Frog.
- Mateo¡A mí también me gustaba mucho!I liked him a lot too!
- LucíaEs un personaje muy divertido.He is a very funny character.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries René, la, rana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
