Hilarious Spanish Sayings! Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana
Last updated March 6, 2025
Here are some funny Spanish sayings that many Latinos and Spanish-speakers around the world might recognize.
Sana, sana, colita de rana. Si no sanas hoy, sanarás mañana.
Translation: Heal, heal, little tail of the frog. If you don't heal today, you'll heal tomorrow.
Meaning: This is a rhyme most Spanish speakers learn when they are little. It's what an adult will say to you when you get hurt.
Estoy feo para la foto.
Translation: I’m ugly for the picture.
Meaning: Things can’t get any worse or you are in deep trouble.
Feliz como una lombriz.
Translation: Happy like a worm.
Meaning: Try moving like a worm. Did you smile yet? This saying either means that the happy life is a simple one or we should dance like a worm more often to be happy.
Creerse la última coca-cola del desierto.
Translation: He believes he’s the last Coca-Cola in the dessert.
Meaning: This is what you say when someone thinks they are a big deal. In many Spanish speaking countries Coca-Cola is just another word for a carbonated drink.
A guerra avisado no mueren soldados.
Translation: In a warned war, soldiers don’t die.
Meaning: This phrase means that when you're given a warning or a heads-up, you should be prepared, and if you still fail, it's on you. It emphasizes the importance of paying attention to warnings and taking precautions.
Nunca digas de esa agua nunca beberé.
Translation: Never say you won’t ever drink from that water.
Meaning: Never say never.
Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente
Translation: The current swept the shrimp that fell asleep.
Meaning: By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.