salga sapo o salga rana: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • Literal: may a toad or a frog come out; a literal reference to either creature emerging.

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  • En el estanque del jardín, salga sapo o salga rana, siempre hay vida alrededor.

    In the garden pond, whether a toad or a frog comes out, there is always life around.

  • Mientras limpiábamos la charca, salió sapo o salió rana, no pudimos distinguirlo bien.

    While we were cleaning the pond, a toad or a frog came out, we couldn't tell which one clearly.

  • Cada primavera, salga sapo o salga rana, los niños disfrutan escuchando sus cantos al anochecer.

    Every spring, whether a toad or a frog comes out, the children enjoy listening to their calls at dusk.

  • Observar la naturaleza es fascinante; esta vez, salga sapo o salga rana, nos sorprenderá el animal que veamos.

    Observing nature is fascinating; this time, whether a toad or a frog comes out, the animal we see will surprise us.

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  • Figurative: an expression meaning 'whatever the outcome,' 'come what may,' or 'whether it ends up one way or another,' used to indicate acceptance of an uncertain result.

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  • Vamos a presentar la propuesta, salga sapo o salga rana, ya hicimos lo mejor posible.

    We are going to present the proposal, whatever the outcome, we did our best.

  • Salga sapo o salga rana, tenemos que aceptar el resultado y seguir adelante con el proyecto.

    Come what may, we have to accept the result and move forward with the project.

  • No importa si sale bien o mal, salga sapo o salga rana, lo importante es intentarlo.

    It doesn't matter if it turns out well or badly, whatever the outcome, the important thing is to try.