In the Spanish Farewell "Iguanas Ranas" does this derive from the way they depart from the scene?

Question

It is a very colorful expression, and I was hoping to gain a bit more insight.

Answer 1

¡Hola!, Zeb Spanish:

I did a pretty extensive "Google" search of the internet for the phrase "Iguanas Ranas". All that I found was place names for restaurants, pubs and cantinas. I concluded that "iguanas ranas" is not an idomatic figure of speech. Why don't you try a search to see what you can find. Here are some search suggestions (as though you didn't know how). Sorry if this seems like a condescending suggestion from a puffed up fop. I'm really a nice guy but you can't always tell that. This is a rubber stamp suggestion I just copy and paste from time to time.

 

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Moe

• While I think that Moe's suggestion is very valid, and well worthy of consideration, there are at least two answers that correctly and adequately answer the question. I agree with Moe that this does not seem to be a widely used expression... - Gekkosan Aug 1, 2010
• .... However, obviously at least some people are familiar with it, apparently in Mexico. Therefore I suggest you un-accept this answer, and accept one of the other ones that give you the answer you needed. - Gekkosan Aug 1, 2010

Answer 2

Iguanas ranas means "same here" or "same to you" and it's derived from the word igual meaning "same". The ranas was just added for rhyming purposes.

Answer 3

Sorry about the typo, that will teach me to proof read my stuff better... arrrgh. (noticed the edit button...typo fixed)

Answer 4

Hola Moe y gracias,

It is indeed an actual farewell, and I just learned today that it is a greeting as well. I was just curious about the derivation of it, I have 2 friends at work who are extremely fluent in Spanish, one taught Spanish, and the other a native Spanish speaker... and this is a phrase the three of us use, but has origins elsewhere. I did find this phrase used in a blog by a Spanish speaking person, but interestingly in a greeting. A control F search on this site will bring it up.

http://mx.groups.yahoo.com/group/guerrera-sailormoon/messages/7842

A very colorful expression indeed, nos vemos amigo.

• Interesting! - --Mariana-- Oct 25, 2009

Answer 5

:"Iguanas Ranas" is used when somebody says "Goodbye" or "See you later" the other person then responds "Iguanas ranas." It's used as "Same goes to you." It can also be used when you insult somebody. For example someone says "You're stupid" the other person can respond "Iguanas Ranas" meaning "So are you" or "Same goes to you."

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