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.
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.
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.