How to Say "amphibian" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “amphibian” is “rana” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
general term
Examples
La rana verde croó fuertemente cerca del estanque.
The green frog croaked loudly near the pond.
Mi hermana tiene miedo a las ranas y los sapos.
My sister is afraid of frogs and toads.
Encontré una rana diminuta saltando en el jardín.
I found a tiny frog jumping in the garden.
Gender is Fixed
Since 'rana' is a noun for an animal, it is always feminine (la rana), even if you are referring to a male frog.
Frog vs. Toad
Mistake: “Using 'rana' for 'toad'.”
Correction: The correct word for 'toad' is 'sapo'. While related, 'rana' usually implies the smoother-skinned, more aquatic animal, and 'sapo' the warty, terrestrial one.
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