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From which language is the word 'El-Nino' derived?

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Spanish

Language Origin of 'El-Nino'

The term 'El-Nino' originates from the Spanish language.

It translates to 'the little boy' or 'the Christ child'. This name was historically used by fishermen off the coast of Peru to refer to the warm ocean current that appears annually around Christmastime.

Thus, the word 'El-Nino' is derived from Spanish.

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