ranita
/ranita/from spelling rules
The English phrase "little frog" is translated into Spanish as ranita.
The term ranita is used to describe a frog that is physically small, or it can be used as a way to describe a frog in an affectionate manner. You can also use the phrase ranita chiquita to mean "little frog" or ranita pequeñita to mean "tiny little frog".
How do you pronounce it?
/ranita/
Did you know?
- If you were ordering a snack of frog legs in a restaurant, you might see them listed as ranitas to make the exotic meat sound more charming and less intimidating.
- In certain regions, calling someone a ranita can be a playful way to describe someone who is very jumpy or restless.
- In the folklore of some regions, a ranita is often featured in children's rhymes and songs as a symbol of luck or a herald of coming rain.
Examples in context
- Me encontré con una pequeña ranita en el jardín.I found a little frog in the garden.
- Ayer vi una ranita chiquita cerca del río. ¡Era tan adorable!Yesterday I saw a little frog near the river. It was so cute!
- Mira esa ranita en la hoja.Look at that little frog on the leaf.
- La ranita es de color verde.The little frog is green.
- Vi una ranita en el jardín.I saw a little frog in the garden.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are walking through a park.
- Sofía¡Daniel, mira esa ranita!Daniel, look at that little frog!
- DanielEs una ranita muy bonita.It is a very pretty little frog.
- SofíaSe fue saltando al agua.It jumped away into the water.
- DanielQué rápida es la ranita.How fast the little frog is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
