niño
noun
boy; child.
niño
American
[nee-nyaw, neen-yoh]
/ ˈni nyɔ, ˈnin yoʊ /
noun
Spanish.
plural
niños
Niño
Scientific
/ nēn′yō /
Example Sentences
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Delilah and Nino went back to prepping lunch orders.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“To be honest, I’m so skeptical,” Nino said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The crisis comes with Asia bracing for a possible return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, which brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Asia is often heavily affected by El Nino systems, which bring heatwaves and droughts to part of the region, and heavy rains elsewhere.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Nino Carlitos steps to my defense, just like the old days, when he was my bodyguard.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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