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Hilarious Spanish Sayings! Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana

Last updated July 15, 2024

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.

Cartoon drawing of a frog dressed in a doctor's coat and holding out a large band aid. On the upper left-corner, there is text that says, "Sana, sana, colita de rana"

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.

GIF of three unknown creatures in rainbow dancing in coordination.

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. 

Nunca digas de esa agua nunca beberé.

Close-up of a person taking a sip of dirty water.

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.

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